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Strong Urban Cores Promote Socializing in the City
« on: April 19, 2013, 02:01:46 AM »
Strong Urban Cores Promote Socializing in the City



A University of Utah study suggests that urban sprawl impedes social interactions within cities.

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Re: Strong Urban Cores Promote Socializing in the City
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2013, 05:41:23 AM »
Bingo!  This is the driving force behind my interest in improving public transit and public spaces.  We are social creatures and are happier, healthier and smarter when we interact with each other.