And they all vanished. The people cheered and thanked the stranger, for he had kept his promise and they were happier than ever before. But before he could go, a little boy ran up to him. I am a New Urban planner. For these proposals could cost taxpayers billions of dollars while they do little to solve congestion, pollution, and other urban problems.
Highways are congested and skies are dirty from exhaust fumes.
Strip developments along major streets are eyesores and remain inaccessible to anyone who isn't able or doesn't want to drive. Calling themselves New Urbanists , they want to stop building freeways and build more light rail and other transit facilities. They want to block suburban sprawl and move people into higher density developments. Some of them want to control the shape of our houses, our front porches, even the pitch of our rooftops. They claim these things will reduce our dependence on the automobile and make our cities better places to live.