But now that Urbanists have pointed out the problem, we're starting to see a return to design elements that subconsciously encourage drivers to take it slow.
Planners and urbanists care so much about walkability because walkability is part of what makes an urban space feel like a place, someplace where you want to visit and spend money.
Things like putting a parking lot to higher and better use, which my urbanist self really wants to do, like, you know, build a food truck park, logistics hub, maybe even new housing, a farmer's market.