Shouldn't we at least be talking about working remotely and why that doesn't happen more often?
I would bet most people have to drive in primarily because there manager did it that way when he/she was in the developer role.
Working remotely is friendlier on the environment and saves time commuting. It's also cheaper for the company and more easily scales as head count increases.
It's not just about work. Sports stadiums, bars, meetup groups, nightlife, concerts, comedy clubs, etc etc all involve bringing people into the city. Commuting is just part of the battle
Working remotely might give a town more years before they have to expand the highway due to rush hour traffic. They may work in the next town over too, so more diffuse nightlife, bars, etc... It's not a panacea, because of some of the activities you mention (stadiums), but I think it could help with infrastructure and reduce our carbon footprint.
I would bet most people have to drive in primarily because there manager did it that way when he/she was in the developer role.
Working remotely is friendlier on the environment and saves time commuting. It's also cheaper for the company and more easily scales as head count increases.