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Originally Posted by SeoulFire
I am just guessing that many who claim to desire density have never actually experienced it - this is also referring to the trendy nature of the debate (from the dt perspective). I am also guessing that they have never experienced the drawbacks of a high density urban environment but are clinging to the current glamour of that side of the debate.
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In my experience (and it's as a foreigner in most places not a resident) neighbourhoods with buildings mostly around 4-6 stories seem to be the most walkable and livable. Examples of the top of my head from my travels include the most livable parts of London, Barcelona, Istanbul and Buenos Aires. Skyscraper neighbourhoods tend to have a more sterile feel to them, as the streetscape becomes a less significant part of life.
Neighbourhoods of single family homes have an opposite problem, as the density is not high enough to support a core of services.