With how good they have been at realizing ambitious infrastructure projects, it would be really cool if they took inspiration from the Dutch when it comes to city planning.
Iceland has this one pretty bad. Reykjavik, the capital city, has a population of 150,000 and occupies a frankly gargantuan area because after WW2 the population wanted to copy the American soldiers suburbs and individual car ownership. Like we're talking a medium size town in population and it sprawls like you wouldn't believe.
It's even worse when countries that didn't have the car problem are beginning to because they want to imitate the US so badly
Looking at you China
With how good they have been at realizing ambitious infrastructure projects, it would be really cool if they took inspiration from the Dutch when it comes to city planning.
There are actually quite a few cities in China that have great bike infrastructure, but they often have super wide streets too.
Iceland has this one pretty bad. Reykjavik, the capital city, has a population of 150,000 and occupies a frankly gargantuan area because after WW2 the population wanted to copy the American soldiers suburbs and individual car ownership. Like we're talking a medium size town in population and it sprawls like you wouldn't believe.