Mile High FI Podcast Mr. Money Mustache & Car Free Living at Culdesac | MHFI 207
Mar 19, 2024
Pete Adeney, known as Mr. Money Mustache, is a FIRE advocate and proponent of simple living. Ryan Johnson, CEO of Culdesac, is reshaping urban life with car-free communities. They discuss Culdesac’s innovative design promoting sustainability and community, highlighting personal finance advantages of car-free living. The group shares insights on transforming urban planning to prioritize walkability. Personal experiences reveal how these changes positively impact happiness and community engagement, making a compelling case for future urban living models.
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Transportation Tech Enables Car-Free Living
- The rise of ride sharing, electric bikes, and car rentals enables walkable, car-free neighborhoods.
- These innovations make living without a personal car more feasible and convenient than before.
Wean Off Cars with Math and Options
- Get comfortable using a variety of mobility options and do the math on car costs.
- Eliminating car ownership's fixed costs like insurance is key for saving money and gaining freedom.
Demand Exists but Parking Laws Hinder
- Demand for walkable neighborhoods spans generations and all over the US.
- However, parking minimum laws and building requirements make car-free living rare and difficult to build.
