Phx is probably one of the worst 'walkable' cities in the world when it comes to meeting the daily needs of its citizens, and the ever increasing sprawl is only going to make things worse in the future when we need to localize everything as much as possible.  Even I realize that my scooter is only a temporary 'bridge' to what really needs to be done, but our area leaders are totally clueless, or totally in the pockets of infinite growth advocates [Westexas's Iron Triangle].

Consumers will change and modify habits as prices skyrocket, but eventually they run into the 'wall' of the existing infrastrucure being totally mismatched for the infrastructure requirements of the new paradigm.  The big question then is: does net energy wealth and vital biodiversity still sufficiently exist to peacefully make this final paradigm leap?  My belief is that most US cities will not be able to afford this final transformation-- that is why I advocate the global building of distinct biosolar habitats protected by Earthmarines.

If our national leaders even merely discuss the building of these habitats: it will be a huge wakeup call for the masses that a paradigm shift is coming, and they will start Powerdown much more willingly and cooperatively.  The more gradual this shift can occur-- the less overall violence will occur.

There is much speculation on TOD whether the Halliburton subsidiary KBR, and their govt. contract for camps will be harsh concentration camps for the poor and severely indebted, or for illegal immigrants, or for those protesting against the existing status quo of the infinite growth paradigm.  I would hope the elites would build these camps in geographic areas that incorporate the best future estimates of sustainable biodiversity and instead accept the pioneer Powerdowners like Richard Rainwater and those of much less wealth willing to jumpstart the next paradigm.  Time will tell.

Bob Shaw in Phx,AZ  Are Humans Smarter than Yeast?