Comments on: Radical Exurbanism: Lowering the Cost of Distance http://modeledbehavior.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/ Thu, 23 May 2013 07:24:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Felipe http://modeledbehavior.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-27754 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:25:25 +0000 https://modeledbehavior.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-27754 YAY! Congrats .see, you only place when it’s worth the reward..because (explicit words conmig) that is BAD ASS!! You are my hero!! Can you bring the sword into the gym??? Say it’s part of your workout routine!!!!

]]> By: Thoughts on the state of states. | Cameron. Parker. http://modeledbehavior.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-14113 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:41:56 +0000 https://modeledbehavior.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-14113 [...] contact, and there may never be, but there are increasingly desirable substitutes. Karl Smith at Modeled Behavior pondered something similar to this recently when considering exurbanism. Density becomes less obviously [...]

]]> By: Lord http://modeledbehavior.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-13876 Sun, 29 May 2011 13:52:28 +0000 https://modeledbehavior.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-13876 Usually these areas are just not very attractive. People like living together, like clustering in scenic temperate areas like the coast and resorts, like warm temperatures and good weather, like getting to where they want to be in somewhat reasonable comfort in a somewhat reasonable time. For those reasons, primary exurbs are along transportation lines between major centers, and ones in the middle of nowhere are as unlikely as that rural IBM factory in commercials.

]]> By: Alan R http://modeledbehavior.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-13871 Sat, 28 May 2011 18:08:58 +0000 https://modeledbehavior.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-13871 The problem with exurbanization is that even with driverless vehicles, etc, you cannot eliminate time. I pizza driven 10 miles or more is going to be cool if not cold. Services are harder to find as well and more expensive. For example, if you need a plumber, electrician, etc you have to pay the extra expense of the extra driving. NOt just the vehicle cost but the $50 or more per hour for the plumber to drive to your house. Not a very productive use of his time or your money.

Finally, exurbanization does not seem to be working as well for younger or single individuals. Trying to find a mate is a bit more difficult when there are fewer options within reasonable driving distance.

]]> By: RickRussellTX http://modeledbehavior.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-13867 Sat, 28 May 2011 01:17:26 +0000 https://modeledbehavior.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/radical-exurbanism-lowering-the-cost-of-distance/#comment-13867 Of course, a much less aggressive automation goal would be to build cheaper distribution points. Papa John’s & Dominos already have conveyor-belt ovens. What’s to prevent conveyor-belt dough preparation, or conveyor-belt topping application? Nothing but capital investment. Voice recognition and Web-based ordering eliminate the need to answer the phone. A single cleaning & restocking vehicle could serve all the restaurants.

Suppose all three chains wanted to co-locate in a small community. Maybe they could use the same pool of delivery drivers, paying them per pizza rather than per hour, eliminate a large fixed cost.

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