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In German Suburb, Life Goes On Without Cars

“No cars” – that’s what one neighborhood in Vauban, Germany, has stated. The automobile has been relegated to the main thoroughfare and a few streets on one edge of town. People and bikes rule this experimental community. While car ownership is not forbidden, it is certainly discouraged. It’s also succeeding. 70% of families in the [...]

14 Jul 09 | Posted in #City | Comments (0)

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