Charles Marohn on Strong Towns, Urban Development, and the Future of American Cities

May 12, 2014 · 01:04:29

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Post-WWII planning created debt and wasteful infrastructure.
Small changes like road width can revitalize cities.
Detroit's growth offers a model; state incentives are problematic.

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