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The Future of Cities
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49:17 - 56:39 (07:22)

The future of cities will change due to the pandemic, but eventually people will return and continue to migrate to places like New York, LA, and Dallas. With modern building materials and a better understanding of traffic flow, cities can adapt to their growing populations.

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The planning paradigm in the United States is very localized and decisions about housing, construction, and expansion are made on a neighborhood level.
49:17 - 50:41 (01:24)
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Housing Policy
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The planning paradigm in the United States is very localized and decisions about housing, construction, and expansion are made on a neighborhood level. This often leads to local opposition and a rejection of more housing, despite the broader benefits it could bring.

Chapter
The Future of Cities
Episode
#218 - Matthew Yglesias - Is One Billion Americans A Good Idea?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Even as political parties change hands, we should stick with the urban planning systems implemented by successful European cities.
50:41 - 53:36 (02:54)
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Urban Planning
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Even as political parties change hands, we should stick with the urban planning systems implemented by successful European cities. Improving public transportation can be a factor that leads to resolving housing shortages resulting from policy issues.

Chapter
The Future of Cities
Episode
#218 - Matthew Yglesias - Is One Billion Americans A Good Idea?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The success of modern cities, like New York and Dallas, comes from the use of modern materials and an understanding of traffic flow, allowing for cities to grow while still accommodating new people and maximizing flow.
53:36 - 55:33 (01:57)
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Modern Cities
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The success of modern cities, like New York and Dallas, comes from the use of modern materials and an understanding of traffic flow, allowing for cities to grow while still accommodating new people and maximizing flow.

Chapter
The Future of Cities
Episode
#218 - Matthew Yglesias - Is One Billion Americans A Good Idea?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The level of crowding in New York is unpleasant, yet people keep going there.
55:33 - 56:39 (01:06)
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Crowding
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The level of crowding in New York is unpleasant, yet people keep going there. People gather in overcrowded areas to form connections and intimacy with each other.

Chapter
The Future of Cities
Episode
#218 - Matthew Yglesias - Is One Billion Americans A Good Idea?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom