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Letters by Burk

The Promise of Decentralized Cities

Seven benefits of decentralized living

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Burk
Apr 23, 2024
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I grew up on a small peninsula in the North Sea in Germany. From there, I went to live in Berlin for one year.

From a place with more sheep than people to the most-populated city in Europe.

Talk about a change in scenery.

During my life, I’ve lived in the countryside, in small towns, in large cities, and in metropolises. This has made me think a lot about …

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