By Helen LuiWe constantly hear about the problems with density: tiny shoeboxes in the sky, looming towers and their shadows, traffic congestion, and overcrowding. But despite popular discourse, denser living can actually be good for us and our communities.Density as healthDensity brings public services, transit, parks, and amenities closer together. When we can walk our
  • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    But the appeal of being a farmer is too great for the average person. They want to have to get into a vehicle every time they go to do something.

    We’re getting to the point where that’s neither here nor there because however much they want that, people can’t afford it.

    • Rocket@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      That is true, but they are not going to down without a fight. Which is why we are seeing more and more “But please sir, if I can’t have car, at least how about a new train? I can’t be seen walking like pleb.”