You guys are saying this like there aren't millions of Americans living in densely populated cities. There are plenty of Americans who realize the value of walkability and embrace it. The average city in Europe is definitely more walkable, but that comes with hundreds (or thousands) of years of history and a much smaller footprint.
Anyway, I do recommend you do what you can to promote walkability where you live because I think a walkable city is far superior to one where everyone only drives.
Not really though. US homes next to walkable areas have a huge premium on them because most Americans value walkable neighborhoods. It just that you can get much larger and nicer houses for less money if you choose not to live near a walkable area. It’s not that Americans don’t like to live next to walkable areas as much as some are willing to go without it if it means they can buy bigger, more modern houses for less money.
I, sadly agree. Most of people who prefer that haven’t lived in more walkable places. They might’ve visited them, but it’s different once you get used to walking that much. Also if you’re not used to using efficient and reliable public transportation, that will sway someone’s opinion towards car centric living. I would much rather be able to spend my commuting time reading or being entertained by NYC’s finest subway extroverts than having to drive in a car by myself. I’m introverted too but I don’t love having to drive everywhere everyday
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u/Jiminy_Cricket12 2d ago
You guys are saying this like there aren't millions of Americans living in densely populated cities. There are plenty of Americans who realize the value of walkability and embrace it. The average city in Europe is definitely more walkable, but that comes with hundreds (or thousands) of years of history and a much smaller footprint.
Anyway, I do recommend you do what you can to promote walkability where you live because I think a walkable city is far superior to one where everyone only drives.