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Car-centric cities (especially subrurbs) suck because: - Coggle Diagram
Car-centric cities (especially subrurbs) suck because:
Health impacts
Lack of safety/crashes;direct death
contributes to
Obesity/lack of exercise
Mental health issues due to isolation especially in younger people
Economic impact
not enough tax revenue due to low density
literally making cities go bankrupt
Ecological impact
Pollution/vehicle emissions
More CO2 emissions from destruction + lack of greenery than urban
habitat destruction/reduced ecodiversity
chemicals
(where did this one come from anyway?)
Suburban culture & child development
kids lack independence bc they have to be driven everywhere
suburban life is linked to mental health crisis in America
Classism
Villainization of pedestrian and cyclists; victim blaming in crashes
Bubble wrap kids (decline in child independent mobility)
Lack of environmental awareness
inefficiency/traffic