Self-study
P1
Over the past 50 years, expansive, low-density .
Intro to Phenomenon ·
Rise of suburban sprawl
Problem ·
Suburban sprawl causes decline of civic life
New Urbanists view the phenomenon (suburban sprawl) as a problem.
Cause of Problem ·
Zoning laws create physical separation
New Urbanists claim that zoning laws that separate spaces by function (commercial, residential, school, etc.) also precludes communal spaces (like a town square). This is likened to a family that doesn't have a home.
P2
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Aspect of Problem ·
Economic separation
The housing subdivisions tend to be identical in price hence children growing up will be sheltered from exposure to economic diversity.
Aspect of Problem ·
Cars erode civility
Since roads connect the various subdivisions, people spend more time in cars which encourages antisocial behavior.
Solution ·
Mix housing and public space
New Urbanists believe that mix housing (different prices) and walkable public spaces will encourage civic interactions.
P3
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Opponents' Critique ·
Suburban sprawl is an expression of people's values
Opponents do not frame the phenomenon as a problem. Instead, they view it as a legitimate desire to have the kind of lifestyle that suburban sprawl makes possible (house, car, backyard, etc.).
New Urbanists' Rebuttal ·
Take a critical view of values and consider the conflict with other values
New Urbanists just want people to take a critical view of these values (individual mobility, consumption, etc.) and to consider that it may conflict with other values (civic engagement, community life, etc.).
Passage Style
Critique or debate
Problem-analysis
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We have no reason to think New Urbanists think zoning laws often make neighborhoods more diverse. If anything, New Urbanists think zoning laws often make suburbs more economically uniform.
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P2 describes feelings of hostility from automobile drivers toward other automobile drivers. It doesn’t mention feelings of non-drivers toward drivers.
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P2 doesn’t indicate the New Urbanists’ beliefs about suburban residents’ awareness of health benefits.
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P2 doesn’t indicate the New Urbanists’ beliefs about people’s preferences for similar-looking houses. Although suburbs usually contain houses that are identical in appearance, this doesn’t imply anything regarding people’s preferences about living in similar-looking houses.