"In England, housing is often characterized by closely situated semi-detached or terraced structures built under flexible zoning regulations. This environment allows small businesses to coexist harmoniously with residential areas, in contrast to the rigid industrial zoning common in the United States."
I'm American and live in Oz. Australia does this well imo. Small cafes and shops are sprinkled throughout neighborhoods. For any large grocery runs, I need to take my car but day to day basics (and more importantly...coffee) are within only a few minutes walking distance.
I'm American and live in Oz. Australia does this well imo. Small cafes and shops are sprinkled throughout neighborhoods. For any large grocery runs, I need to take my car but day to day basics (and more importantly...coffee) are within only a few minutes walking distance.