“Suburbs are a luxury, and we shouldn’t be forcing society to subsidize this luxury.”
But as an adult in the 2020s, that dream has never looked further away.
And as such, they pay for and subsidize the infrastructure for rural areas.
He says that all this suburban infrastructure is “bankrupting cities.”
In fact, in 2015,Voxreported that suburban sprawl was costing the US $1 trillion every year.
We only can afford to replace 60 a year, and that’s with federal grants."
Suburban developments also make it harder for small, independent farms to gain a foothold.
According toa report from AgAmerica, farmland prices have risen 40% over the last 10 years.
Essentially, Wesolowski says, “All suburbs cost the same as gated communities.
He explains, “I’m not saying single-family housing should be outlawed.
I’m saying we should loosen the laws to allow for other dense forms of housing and mixed-use development.
This is good for farmers, as our cities would take up less space.
This is good for people who can afford to and want to live in rural areas.
It makes it more affordable.”
More places like downtown would develop if we just allowed it.”
As a city dweller, you should appreciate rural areas.
And debating the merits of the suburbs in general.
Who knew suburbs could be so polarizing?
“The people who enjoy them, knowing nothing else, think they’re great.
But those who feel the adverse effects feel especially negative because there are no other options.”
“Secondly, meet your officials!
Email, call, arrange a one-on-one.
Lastly, join an organization likeStrong Townsto connect with other like-minded members.”
While you might not be a political expert or a city planner, you know what your street needs!
