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Why Cities of the Future Will Be Built Around People, Not Cars For most of the twentieth century, cities were designed with cars at the center of planning. Wide highways cut through neighborhoods, parking lots replaced public squares, and daily life became dependent on traffic flow. Today, however, urban planners, architects, and policymakers are rethinking this model. The cities of the future are increasingly being designed around people rather than vehicles. The Problem with Car-Centered Design Car-oriented cities often struggle with congestion, pollution, and social isolation. Long commutes reduce free time, increase stress, and contribute to environmental damage. Roads and parking structures take up valuable space that could otherwise serve communities in more meaningful ways. In addition, heavy reliance on