Community

People are more important than cars, right? So put the cars and garages out back. Let the kids play out front. Create wider sidewalks and more paths to encourage walking and biking. Bring porches and doorways close to sidewalks. Put schools and restaurants and everyday services within easy walking distance. That’s the recipe for the tight-knit neighborhoods that used to dominate American communities. Isolation and depression, so common in today’s blandly conceived suburbs, is then replaced by human interaction, neighborly support, and a true sense of community.