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Adam Greenfield and Miriam Schoenfield: Fighting Freeway Widening in Austin

The Bottom-Up Revolution

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Highway Expansion Controversy in Austin

This chapter explores the contentious plans to expand Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, arguing that wider roads often lead to increased traffic and negative environmental impacts. It highlights the socioeconomic and health issues perpetuated by such projects, questioning the emphasis on commuter convenience over community wellbeing.

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