Kunstler Calls Suburbs A 'Cartoon'

Ugly architecture, misuse of trees, and bad zoning are some of the mistakes found in America's suburbs says nationally known author James Howard Kunstler. [Link updated.]

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May 11, 2003, 11:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Suburbs have failed in numerous ways since the first ones began in the late 19th century, with poor architecture that damages the quality of life...suburbs started in the 19th century because people wanted to escape crowed industrial cities to little cabins in the woods...Planners continue hiding ugly buildings with trees, a misuse of greenery."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Sprawl critic calls suburban life a 'cartoon'

Friday, May 9, 2003 in Daily Herald

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