Car-free neighborhoods are rare in the United States, but they are common in Europe because they improve air quality, reduce noise, and allow streets to be used for sidewalks, bike lanes and outdoor public space. The tranquility that results from silencing that cacophony can lead to flourishing street life.
The Quiet Power of Car-Free Neighborhoods
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-31/the-quiet-power-of-car-free-neighborhoods
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