Is Sprawl an Effective Solution for Pandemics?
Recently, I came across a YouTube video series from "Eco Gecko" that does a much better job of explaining the problems with sprawl and the suburbs than I did in previous posts.
I wanted to bring this issue back up not only because I found some videos that I like, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, some politicians such as NY Governor Cuomo are suggesting that density is bad and we need to spread out more.
This is not life as usual.
There is a density level in NYC that is destructive.
It has to stop and it has to stop now.
NYC must develop an immediate plan to reduce density.#StayAtHome — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 22, 2020
The argument is simple and I could see it gaining traction without pushback: we are too close together. Epidemics and pandemics can travel through our cities too quickly!
THIS IS A DANGEROUS MESSAGE! It's dangerous for our budgets, for the environment, for our mental & physical health, for our communities, and yes, even for future pandemics. Wi…
I wanted to bring this issue back up not only because I found some videos that I like, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, some politicians such as NY Governor Cuomo are suggesting that density is bad and we need to spread out more.
This is not life as usual.
There is a density level in NYC that is destructive.
It has to stop and it has to stop now.
NYC must develop an immediate plan to reduce density.#StayAtHome — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 22, 2020
The argument is simple and I could see it gaining traction without pushback: we are too close together. Epidemics and pandemics can travel through our cities too quickly!
THIS IS A DANGEROUS MESSAGE! It's dangerous for our budgets, for the environment, for our mental & physical health, for our communities, and yes, even for future pandemics. Wi…
