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Old 05-05-17, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kickstart
Yes, but specifically in the context of when it''s not harmful to people and communities.
Harm is going on all the time. Limiting or reversing it is already in order. We're just debating how to do it. Oslo thinks the way to do it is to have more cycling and public transit downtown, and fewer cars. That's a great idea. However you said you are also in favour of
Originally Posted by kickstart
making the suburban and rural options equally possible, viable, and sustainable for everyone of every income level who wants them.
and you also said
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I think the solutions should meet the people.
Fine - how are you going to make rural living more sustainable, for the majority of rural residents who aren't actually farmers or whatever? Not all of them are going to have nearby rural jobs they can bike to like you.

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