An Introduction to Car-free Living
Carfree.com's list of problems with cars (an incomplete list):
An Introduction to Car-free Living
Carfree.com's list of problems with cars (an incomplete list):
So... get rid of the car with car-free living!Kills street life (literally and figuratively) Damages the social fabric of communities Isolates people Fosters suburban sprawl Endangers other street users Mars the city’s beauty Disturbs people with its noise Wastes energy and natural resources Impoverishes Nations Benefits of Car-Free Living (another incomplete list):Car-free city centers and car-free housing developments are emerging in many European countries. These are pedestrian-oriented districts with limited or no automobile access.
- Minimized noise and exhaust
- Savings from lack of parking lots lends additional space for other uses
- Supports local retail
- Closer community identity
- Saves energy
