Cities Aren't Loud: Cars Are Loud (2021) [video]
I live in a high-rise condo next to a six-lane stroad that was even showcased on this YouTube channel and the 24&#x2F;7 traffic noise is annoying, particularly when you want to go for a walk and can&#x27;t even hold a conversation.<p>This didn&#x27;t happen in the places where I lived back in Europe because zoning laws were different. Instead of the sprawl of freehold single family homes separate from a dense urban core, these much quieter towns had a preponderance of moderate-density areas with mixed use buildings. This means people can live within walking distance to where they work and where they shop, so they do just that: walk through quiet streets, often surrounded with trees. This moderate density also translates into frequent and fast public transit.<p>Overall it is a much more pleasant day-to-day living experience. And it is not unique to Europe, you can get the same experience in Japan, for example. I hope we can learn from them.