&quot; Build vertically, build tightly - that is where urban happiness lies... &quot;<p>Most people do not agree. They have always moved to low density areas any time it becomes feasible. This is a constant throughout just about all of human history, and under just about every form of social organization. The wealthy have <i>always</i> had country estates, even in the days of ancient Rome. The nomenklatura of the Soviet Union had their country dachas, etc.<p>You are getting the cause and effect backward. The car <i>made it possible</i> for people to spread out while remaining employed, and they took advantage of that capability. It didn&#x27;t <i>force</i> them to do it.<p>It&#x27;s called voting with your feet, dude.