Not mentioned in the article is the related problem that low-density drive-everywhere segregated suburbia has a massive infrastructure cash-flow problem.  There is just too much roadway, water pipes, sewer pipes, and other utility infrastructure to be maintained by the tax base.  See e.g. <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.strongtowns.org&#x2F;the-growth-ponzi-scheme&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.strongtowns.org&#x2F;the-growth-ponzi-scheme&#x2F;</a>.