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Magic of the City

Opening context:
Mosaic of Subcultures, City Country Fingers

Conflict

There are few people who do not enjoy the magic of a great city. But urban sprawl takes it away from everyone except the few who are lucky enough, or rich enough, to live close to the largest centers.

Resolution

Put the magic of the city within reach of everyone in a metropolitan area. Do this by means of collective regional policies which restrict the growth of downtown areas so strongly that no one downtown can grow to serve more than 300,000 people. With this population base, the downtowns will be between two and nine miles apart.

Closing context:
Local Transport Areas, Promenade, Web of Public Transportation, Night Life, Dancing in the Street