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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.

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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.

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.

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Aspect of Problem · Cars erode civility

Since roads connect the various subdivisions, people spend more time in cars which encourages antisocial behavior.

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Solution · Mix housing and public space

New Urbanists believe that mix housing (different prices) and walkable public spaces will encourage civic interactions.

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.).

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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.).

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The critics of New Urbanists claim that “migration to sprawling suburbs is an expression of people's legitimate desire to secure the enjoyment and personal mobility provided by the automobile and the lifestyle that it makes possible.” Let’s look for an answer that suggests migration to sprawling suburbs is NOT a result of people’s desire to secure the kind of lifestyle possible in the suburbs.

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This points out that central areas of large cities might be inconvenient. But this doesn’t reveal anything about the motives of people who move to sprawling suburbs. If anything, it might suggest that people would move to suburbs and away from city centers for a more enjoyable life.

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This doesn’t reveal anything about why people live in suburbs and whether it has anything to do with the desire for more enjoyment and mobility. If anything, this might suggest that people would move to suburbs and away from small towns for a more enjoyable and more convenient life.

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This doesn’t reveal anything about why people live in suburbs and whether it has anything to do with the desire for more enjoyment and mobility.

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This undermines the critics’ position by suggesting that the reason people move to suburbs is cost, not desire for an automobile-based lifestyle.

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The critics of New Urbanism didn’t say anything related to voting and the reasons people vote. So it’s not clear how this undermines their position.

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