> Zoning codes in much of the US do indeed prohibit mixed uses and urban densities and prioritize automotive infrastructure over human-scale street design.
The vast majority of the US has no zoning.
You're seeing obstacles because you're only looking at existing areas. It's quite reasonable for the current inhabitants to resist your takeover attempt. And yes, that's what it is.
> Suburbia may not seem thoughtfully designed, but it is an existence proof that even ideas that do not work well at scale can nonetheless be widely adopted and carry enormous momentum.
Suburbia works quite well for the vast majority of its inhabitants. This "scale" claim is just your attempt to try to convince them why they're wrong.
And yes, suburbia is "thoughtfully designed" - it just isn't designed to accomplish the goals that you value.
Your values are not universal. If suburbia doesn't work for you, get out. There are options.
But, stop trying to force people into your vision. And if you can't, at least stop complaining that they resist.
The vast majority of the US has no zoning.
You're seeing obstacles because you're only looking at existing areas. It's quite reasonable for the current inhabitants to resist your takeover attempt. And yes, that's what it is.
> Suburbia may not seem thoughtfully designed, but it is an existence proof that even ideas that do not work well at scale can nonetheless be widely adopted and carry enormous momentum.
Suburbia works quite well for the vast majority of its inhabitants. This "scale" claim is just your attempt to try to convince them why they're wrong.
And yes, suburbia is "thoughtfully designed" - it just isn't designed to accomplish the goals that you value.
Your values are not universal. If suburbia doesn't work for you, get out. There are options.
But, stop trying to force people into your vision. And if you can't, at least stop complaining that they resist.