Originally Posted by
genec
The key is what you mentioned: "just come out with a scheme... " That is the heart of the matter... Only just now (and maybe for the last 10-15 years) has there been any real recognition of the lack of mixed use, and the havoc that "automotive centric" design was. Only in the last decade or so have cities just started to embrace a different model... beyond the "drive thru everything."
My argument with your earlier posts was that you were blaming the commercial zoning for keeping the shopping away from the housing.
The actual problem - which I'm glad to see now recognized - is the lot size and single family residential zoning and incumbent habits keeping the housing away from the shopping, schools, daycare, employment, transit, and nightlife.