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The many social and psychological benefits of low-car cities

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We're Not Ready for This Silver Sename That's Coming

There's this impending wave of baby boomers that are about to retire. We won't be able to drive forever, we outlive our ability to drive safely for by seven to ten years because of reduced reaction times, reduced eyesight, et cetera. And the question becomes, what ol we do for those 7 to 10 years a we house bound, dependent on others for our transportation needs? Are we institutionalized? My grandfather lost his driver's license in his eighties and spiraled into a type of depression because he could no longer participate in society on his own terms. You know, weu're tie about the importance of autonomy is not just for kids either, right?

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