The City That Sold Itself To Wall Street
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Rise of Suburbs and the Issue of Excessive Parking in Cities
Suburbs are thriving with new malls and ample parking, tempting cities to compete. However, cities can never match the ease and convenience of free suburban parking. In an attempt to keep up, cities passed laws requiring extra parking spaces in newer buildings, shifting the burden to private developers. This led to excessive parking in many American cities, causing environmental issues and challenges for pedestrians.
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