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> Maybe Helsinki isn’t special: just fewer cars

That is special for a modern western city, and is likely the result of intentional policy and urban planning.

Many cities base most of their development around fitting in more cars, not reducing them. And that comes with lots of negative statistics related to car density.

You’re right that it’s not magic. Other cities could likely achieve similar results with similar policies. They are just very resistant to that change.



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