Today in the New York Times

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Comments

[vantucky_cajun]

Inspired by Upton Sinclair, perhaps?

[tudorlady]

I'm thinking 'early 20th Century factory workers tenements', myself...

[drband36]

...except even less well built.

[wellah]

Oh yes, because in the early 20th century, there were no yards and everyone was right on top of each other at all times!

[gutterboylive]

others settle for trying to create a quasi-village where, once home, a lot of basic needs are within walking distance of lots of homes.

I'm astounded that this is a radical concept for today's families. I've lived on my own since I was 18 and have never had a home that wasn't within walking distance of markets, libraries, shops, and most of the basics.

[crankycatlady]

I think the concept of that (new urbanism?) sounds good, but in reality you've got the negatives of the city (living right on top of other people) and the negatives of the burbs (living too far from anything interesting), all mixed together. I was out in Orenco Village yesterday, which is our local prototype. I would hate to live there.

[fofalex]

early 20th century homes built with early 21st century craftsmanship. woo.