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Town Square in Rothenburg, Germany

Europeans construct great public spaces.

More on our travels at

http://travelhullinger.blogspot.com/

Median Income

We have been traveling in the countries listed below. The numbers show the median income by country. As you can see, Eastern Europe has it very tough.

Their lower income results in many differences from the more affluent west. Prices are of course lower. There is a lot of unemployment and underemployment. There is live music in many restaurants - we have mostly lost this in the US since our folks earn more in conventional jobs.

Median Income

31, 111 US
25,168 UK
21,241 Germnay
12,596 Czech
9,071 Slovakia
8,531 Hungary
  9,113 Poland

http://planningnews.blogspot.com/search?q=Median+income

http://travelhullinger.blogspot.com

Florida RepealsSmart Growth Law

The state of Florida has repealed its 30-year old growth management law (also called "smart growth," "compact development" and "livability"). Under the law, local jurisdictions were required to adopt comprehensive land use plans stipulating where development could and could not occur.

These plans were subject to approval by the state Department of Community Affairs, an agency now abolished by the legislation. The state approval process had been similar to that of Oregon. Governor Rick Scott had urged repeal as a part of his program to create 700,000 new jobs in seven years in Florida. Economic research in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States has associated slower economic growth with growth management programs.

Europe - Walking and Transit

We are visiting Europe. Their emphasis on walking and public transit has resulted in people in much better Shape then Americans. They are trying to catch up with fast food, however.

Http://travelhullinger.blogspot.com

The Cul De Sac

Interesting Article in the Atlantic Montly that blames the cul de sac for many urban woes. But I think the truth is more complex. Modern suburban development is built at lower density and commercial clusters are larger and more distant.

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http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2011/09/street-grids/124/