this post was submitted on 12 Apr 2024
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We are living in an age of unprecedented wealth, with millions entering the middle class every year. Homo sapiens live longer lifespans than ever before, with better nutrition, and better medicine than ever in our history. This is also the most peaceful time in our history, with record lows in crime and wars. The developing world is surging in wealth and in the west we have more opportunity and access to information than ever.

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[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is Boston. The highway was moved underground as part of the "Big Dig".

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Interesting. As the shift towards EVs continues, I wonder if more cities will adopt underground road networks. It could free up more space on the surface for people to enjoy.

[–] general_kitten@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 year ago

The problem with underground networks is that they are very expensive

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 6 points 1 year ago

I used to be annoyed at bike lanes, until they all started getting connected to each other. Biking is now really fun and a hell of a lot easier than finding parking downtown. Cars still have their place, but ebikes have significantly made a big city much smaller and easier to navigate.

[–] pjwestin@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This is the Big Dig in Boston. It was a massive improvement. It was also a decade behind schedule, $21 billion over budget, resulted in 6 arrests on fraud charges, and killed a motorist.

Edit: Oh sorry, I just noticed what community this was posted in. I meant to say, "We did. It's pretty now...hooray!"

[–] JackLSauce@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] obsolete@lemmy.dbzer0.com -2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Look nice. But too quiet...