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[โ€“] Andjhostet@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

Haven't watched the video yet but I'm guessing the reasons are:

  • Zoning - mixed use zoning and medium density housing are notoriously missing in the US.

  • Setbacks/Clear zones - Time and time again, US city planners have widened roads, straightened roads, and removed trees and such, catering towns and cities for driving, rather than building them for humans.

  • Parking