Zoning broke our brains

Our neighborhoods don’t just shape traffic patterns — they shape how we feel. For decades, local planning rules have spread homes, jobs, and shops far apart, leaving cars as the default way to connect the dots. That convenience has a hidden cost: less chance to walk, linger, or simply run into each other. Research shows that isolation is a major driver of depression and poor health. The way we build isn’t the only factor, but it sets the stage for whether we’re connected — or left alone. That’s the introduction, if it sparks curiousity Andy Boenau with Urbanism Speakeasy has the full commentary.

Andy Boenau

Urbanism Speakeasy

View Source