What is happening in Europe? A look at Spain and France..

A.  I do see they (along with many other cities across the world) are headed to a driverless society.   By offering more compact housing, and stores that are “within walking distance” people are able to get around without needing a car (at least that is the appeal they are trying to push).  Many places are even incorporating programs like better public transportation, Uber and Lyft to get less cars on the road (in the name of convenience and reducing the impact on the environment).

But, what is really going on?  The more housing you can cram in an area, and less vehicles allowing people to move creates a money making opportunity.  More homes equates to more bank and investor loans, more in taxes and more in local economy revenue.

Encouraging people to living in cluster housing (homes that are tightly put together) keeps people dependent on the resources around them.  It is difficult to grow food or be self sustaining without a yard.  The downsized homes (many are a smaller square footage) make it difficult to store extra things during times that you feel you may need them.  By not having the mobility of a vehicle when you want it, you are sort of “trapped” at or near your home (I hear “Do you see the dependence and control emerging?”).  It is brilliant plan of taking away independence in exchange for providing convenience.  Always question what is going on around you and listen to your intuition with regards to is this in your greater good.