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No longer do we drive places to acquire things: we summon the things to us.
The average person does not realize cars cost more than transit because they’re not paying a fare every time they turn on their cars. This is why monthly passes or employer subsidies boost transit ridership even if the cost is the same. Or, of course, getting rid of the farebox altogether.
Free Fares vs. More Service
Darrell Owens
Modern high-rises lack the plumbing, exterior-facing windows and internal footprint of buildings intended for housing, making it expensive and difficult to convert some buildings. But some states are trying to promote conversions by waiving development impact fees, introducing tax incentives and streamlining zoning changes to spur office-to-housing conversions.
Converting Offices to Housing Is Hard. These Changes Could Make It Easier. | the Pew Charitable Trusts
Erika Bolstad
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