Urban Development 2120

CHAPTER 10

Road Maps

Balancing Alternatives

As with most other aspects of urban planning, everything ultimately always comes down to the funding. When talking funding, this introduces the time factor and in turn reverts to those making the cost allocations. All of these decisions then revolve around priorities and what governs them in a cost–benefit exercise. Unfortunately, the balance is largely dependent on the political factor, where “the squeaky wheel usually gets the most oil.” The rich are expected to be able to look after themselves but do not want to be inconvenienced by the less rich, and demands are made to get street kids away from harassing motorists at intersections. These laws can similarly be relaxed by saying cars do not have ...