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Message: <blockquote data-quote="vantexan" data-source="post: 3469548" data-attributes="member: 24302"><p>One major difference I've seen over here is, at least in a city that's big enough and prosperous enough, investment in parks and public squares.  Places that are a pleasure to walk in and relax.  Plenty of private vehicles around but the majority uses public transportation, cheap taxis, or walks.  Big sidewalks reflect that.  It seems in too many places in the U.S. people have to move into a prosperous neighborhood to enjoy life.  I've seen plenty of seedy parks in the States with a likelihood of drugs and violence.  Over here you see families out strolling and having a good time.  With very nice landscaping, lots of flowers, shade, and fountains.  Maybe the U.S. needs some serious self examination of it's priorities.</p></blockquote><p></p>