New research shows a holistic approach, combining infrastructure, educational programs, and financial incentives, can transform Australian cities into sustainable and thriving communities.
It starts with a cultural shift. I live in suburban USA, there are no bike lanes and often no sidewalks, it’s common to drive 5+ miles to the grocery store. People here would never consider living in a city because “there are too many people” and they “need space/land”. They’re used to using their car and already own one. Without the support of the tax payers the required infrastructure will never get funded.
It starts with a cultural shift. I live in suburban USA, there are no bike lanes and often no sidewalks, it’s common to drive 5+ miles to the grocery store. People here would never consider living in a city because “there are too many people” and they “need space/land”. They’re used to using their car and already own one. Without the support of the tax payers the required infrastructure will never get funded.
A sharp rise in water and energy costs could be enough to make the suburbs dry up and blow away.
And move where?
Infill mixed use development
What does that have to do with cars?
Because people in cities often don’t even have cars?