First of all, why must we assume that there will be continual growth? Stabilizing the human population seems like the first thing we ought to do to protect the earth and ensure good quality of life for everyone. I think most people will only bicycle to work a majority of the time if they are within 4-6 miles of their place of employment, so housing policies should focus on high-quality living enviroments within that distance of employers. Perhaps rental-based rather than ownership-based housing makes most sense to minimize commute distances and keep employees flexible in their housing choices. Just some thought for Monday from eastern Mass...