Our communities are collectively organized to separate the haves from the have-nots. Capital acts as a gravity well so the wealthy tend to cluster together, and people trying to access their capital do everything they can to make the lives of those with capital easier. I can definitely see how it would be easy to become out of touch if you live in a wealthy community where the city and state affords you extra protection, services are organized around your needs, and most people you talk to are either in your employ or want to be. Eventually the wealthy begin to distrust the poor and the system becomes self-perpetuating.
This community organization problem stems from poor urban planning, suburbia, and what Jane Jacobs called the "Radiant Garden City". I'm still trying to tie all the pieces together for my own understanding but I know the solution is in there somewhere. There's an interesting movement called StrongTowns that elucidates this problem much better than I ever could.
This community organization problem stems from poor urban planning, suburbia, and what Jane Jacobs called the "Radiant Garden City". I'm still trying to tie all the pieces together for my own understanding but I know the solution is in there somewhere. There's an interesting movement called StrongTowns that elucidates this problem much better than I ever could.