

The Truth About the Suburban Experiment: A Response to “Contra Strong Towns”
7 snips Jul 22, 2024
Discussing the response to criticism on suburban infrastructure spending, misconceptions in municipal finance, challenges in maintaining infrastructure, financial burdens on cities, excessive capital investment post-WWII, and the need for cities to play an infinite game for sustainability.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Analysis of Suburban vs. Urban Infrastructure Costs
04:14 • 26min
Analysis of the financial burden on cities and the call for better urban governance
30:20 • 7min
Analyzing the Effects of Excessive Capital on City Growth and Governance
37:43 • 8min
Debating City Financial Productivity and the Infinite Game of Urban Development
45:50 • 9min