By Helen LuiWe constantly hear about the problems with density: tiny shoeboxes in the sky, looming towers and their shadows, traffic congestion, and overcrowding. But despite popular discourse, denser living can actually be good for us and our communities.Density as healthDensity brings public services, transit, parks, and amenities closer together. When we can walk our
    • ttmrichter@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Flipped the units? I’ve never seen density measures as km²/person! Where are you seeing density measured as area per person?

    • floofloofEnglish
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      10 months ago

      But the appeal of being a farmer is too great for the average person. They want to have to get into a vehicle every time they go to do something.

      We’re getting to the point where that’s neither here nor there because however much they want that, people can’t afford it.