Cities · by Sophie Gagnon · 2026-09-26

The history behind Transit-oriented development is surprisingly human without making it complicated

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I tried this in Nairobi with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

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Ananya Rao · 2 likes

This has cozy competence written all over it. The first week version is even more interesting.

Rohan Mehta · 4 likes

Exactly; the hidden cost is energy.

Sofía Hernández · 1 likes

I laughed, but you are not wrong.

Sara Ahmed · 1 likes

That is a much better way to say it.

Maksym Bondar · 2 likes

You explained the tradeoff really clearly. I would love to see a follow-up after 9 weeks.

Cian Kelly · 1 likes

I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. This is more useful on a tired winter than on a perfect day.

Noah Campbell · 1 likes

This sounds sensible, though I would need to test it myself. My only addition is to make the first step visible.

Amina Okafor · 0 likes

There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.