r/MURICA • u/HoneydewNo9941 • 12d ago

Suburbs

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I can never get over how American suburbs look like. Every time I walk through one I wonder why they cant be accomplished more around the world. The yards, the safe feeling, and the homes. (I think Chile tried to replicate a bit) I just think it’s one of the beauties America has.

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u/link3945 11d ago

No, they suck because they are incredibly expensive per person housed, far too sparse for public transit, awful for walkability, and complete energy and resource hogs. Having to drive at least 15 minutes to do anything is not great for anyone.

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u/Account7732 11d ago

I don’t want to take public transit with the poors anyway

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u/exradical 11d ago

You do realize that public transit in most of the US is full of lower class people BECAUSE it sucks, not the other way around

In NYC you have finance managers making $500k riding the subway

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u/Account7732 11d ago

Maybe it sucks because people don’t want to fund it because we have and prefer cars? I’d much rather get in my car sitting in my garage and drive straight to work than walk a few blocks in rain / snow / heat and wait for the next bus / train.

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u/exradical 11d ago

That’s definitely a more accurate explanation

I think people would be more amenable to it if they grew up with decent transportation. In the countries that have it, or even American cities like NYC/Chicago, citizens seem to appreciate it

But I do understand why people don’t want to fund something they’ve never even experienced

It’s just a matter of opinion