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A Car Free Future?

In the early 20th century, the U.S. had one of the best public transit systems in the world. Streetcars, buses, and trolleys connected cities and neighborhoods—until it all changed. This video explores how America became so car-dependent, starting with the 1949 lawsuit against General Motors for allegedly conspiring to dismantle public transit. We’ll look at how the rise of highways, suburban sprawl, and government policies shaped the way we live today. We’ll also dive into efforts to bring back pedestrian-friendly cities, from New York’s congestion pricing to mass transit initiatives in places like Iowa City. And with AI and self-driving cars advancing quickly, could we be on the verge of another major shift in how we design our communities? ⏳ Timestamps 00:00 – The GM streetcar conspiracy 00:39 – How the U.S. became car-dependent 01:31 – The rise of highways and suburban sprawl 02:12 – Cities trying to reduce car dependency 03:29 – How AI and self-driving cars could change real estate 05:40 – Could we move beyond car ownership? Let me know what you think in the comments. Could we ever move beyond car dependency? #UrbanPlanning #PublicTransit #CarCulture #RealEstate #CityDesign ------ Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, give it a like so that everyone can see it. For more like this, subscribe to my channel: / @adampretorius Let’s stay connected! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn. 👉 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pretoriusrealtor 👉 Instagram: www.instagram.com/adampretorius 👉 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@adampretorius?lang=en 👉 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adam-pretorius-98b5b0a2/ Interested in working together? Visit my website to contact me, and subscribe to my newsletter for the latest real estate news, design trends, and more. 🏠 Website: www.adampretorius.com 🗞️ Newsletter: https://adampretorius.com/newsletter