I thought this article was so cutting edge:
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0SD1GI20151019
The leadership is taking a stand for the health of their citizens, despite the grumblings of business owners. While it might impact the local economy by some measure, won't it also create new economic opportunities? While I realize Oslo is smaller than Tucson, I applaud this bold move for radical change. Notice that other cities are experimenting with this idea (Paris and London). I think it's worth monitoring. Of course, there might be some unintended consequences.
With so much of the US economy being driven (no pun intended) by car manufacturing and sales, extending roadways to accommodate them, fuel, repairs, insurance, accessories and all the other secondary markets having to do with cars, could we shift such a massive economic machine in another direction? Where are our priorities?
I also like this radical approach because to forces people to solve many problems with simple changes to there life. Being able to solve pollution, congestion, and health problems while building a sustainable model for the future is what is needed in todays world. Although I love this approach i don't see how this is possible because you cant throw a blanket over people and tell them there in a new world and that is that. I think this would be a great idea for a small city sections where the demographics suggest it would work first. Overall though a good read. Thanks.
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