cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30226109
this post was submitted on 25 May 2025
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I think Jane Jacobs talked about this in like the 1960s. People in cars are less likely to stop and shop. If you're on foot (or a bike) it's a lot easier to stop and pop into an interesting shop. If you're zooming by at 45mph, or stuck in traffic with nowhere to park, you're less likely to see if that bookshop has something interesting