On the edge
stuck in commute

"Dropping new suburbs on to the edges of cities is a “trap” that comes at a cost.Quick and cheap urban sprawl is no sign of a livable, efficient city. The ripple effects are far-reaching and intertwined, from environmental and health impacts to dependence on cars, lost family time, detachment from friends and entertainment and isolation because of poor public infrastructure."

"Commute, shower, sleep, eat and commute again..
Commute, shower, sleep, eat and commute again."
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/dec/09/forced-to-move-by-the-australian-housing-crisis-three-hour-commutes-and-never-mind-seeing-your-family
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