City The Human Condition
Density is the solution to everything. From the Vancouver Sun:
Last year Canada’s Heart and Stroke Foundation took aim at the popular myth that living in the country or suburbs is better for your health. The organization declared that the “suburban dream has gone sour,” releasing evidence that clearly showed that car-dependent Canadians get far less physical activity and are at greater risk of being overweight or obese… The closer you are to the corner store the more chance you will walk. Walking for non-work trips increased 19 per cent with each quartile increase in the number of retail establishments in the area, according to a King County 2005 study.Healthy density in Vancouver.
Building more buildings, taller buildings in Seattle will bring better restaurants, hip nightlife and healthier residents. Build, build, build! You can't stop PROGRESS.