i-did-the-math-on-my-towns-cul-de-sacs

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2020/8/10/i-did-the-math-on-my-towns-cul-de-sacs
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i-did-the-math-on-my-towns-cul-de-sacs

In this blog post, the author examines the financial implications of cul-de-sacs in their town. They calculate the cost of maintaining and servicing the infrastructure associated with cul-de-sacs, including roads, waterlines, and sewer systems. The author argues that cul-de-sacs are financially unsustainable and inefficient. They explain how the long-term maintenance costs outweigh the short-term benefits, such as increased privacy and reduced traffic. The post concludes by advocating for alternative street designs that promote connectivity and reduce economic burdens for local governments.

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In this blog post, the author examines the financial implications of cul-de-sacs in their town. They calculate the cost of maintaining and servicing the infrastructure associated with cul-de-sacs, including roads, waterlines, and sewer systems. The author argues that cul-de-sacs are financially unsustainable and inefficient. They explain how the long-term maintenance costs outweigh the short-term benefits, such as increased privacy and reduced traffic. The post concludes by advocating for alternative street designs that promote connectivity and reduce economic burdens for local governments.

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