The official tumblr of amtrak — No, when working to improve a neighborhood, car...

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See, that’s what the app is perfect for.

Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna
griffonatrix
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How to fix a suburb.

Step 1) build a transit line to a central location within it, one that people can walk to and from easily

Step 2) implement densification policies around the transit stop, such as infill housing, ADUs and low-rise apartments.

Step 3) allow for small businesses to open via mixed use construction, yard shops, and additional infill

griffonatrix

sorry did you say four-lane stroad lined with drive-thru everythings and half-mile parking lots?

amtrak-official

No, when working to improve a neighborhood, car dependence should be kept to a minimum. Remove drive thrus and build real stores against the side walks