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Agree. Like many movements, "urbanism" stopped being about safe, convenient, affordable transportation and became primarily about catering to anti-car absolutists and self-promotion.


Urban studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that examines the history, culture, politics, and economy of cities and urban spaces

Yes, studying a specific thing can commonly produce particular perspectives but that doesn't inherently discredit the discipline.




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