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Alex Schoenfeldt
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May 17, 2009 • 12:18 pm PDT
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I'm new to Good. This is my first post. I found my way here because of my interest in livable communities and walkable streets.

To me, the architecture of America is the architecture of isolation and despair. If you only see strangers through the windshields of two cars (yours and theirs) then it is easy to feel isolated and alone, AND it is easy to disconnect from the reality of their lives.

I look forward to hearing more about this topic in this community.
Alex

Posted in: Environment,; The Community Board

Tags: design,; transportation,; communities

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