
Spain's fix for a lonely planet

“The density is what comes with [inner-city living] and what density means for me on a day-to-day basis is cups of tea at 9:30pm without planning. It’s spontaneity of social life. I don’t have to plan to catch up with friends. Friends with kids can put their kids to bed and we can go and hang out with them with no plans. So I have a life that is le... See more
274 / In search of the adult version of ‘playing freely on the street’
Mixing uses and density, in general, work best for individuals or families that are comfortable interacting with others and who don’t crave large tracts of personal space.