¿Por qué NADIE camina en Estados Unidos? El crimen urbano del siglo XXI"

Walking is one of the most basic and human ways to get around, but in the United States, this simple activity has become rare, uncomfortable, and, in many cases, dangerous. This is no coincidence. It's the result of decades of decisions that prioritized the automobile over everything else. After World War II, the United States embraced an urban model based on suburban sprawl. Cities were designed for cars, not people. Distances grew, neighborhoods were built far from stores, schools, and jobs, and zoning laws made it illegal to mix land uses. In many places, there aren't even sidewalks, decent public transportation, or places you can walk to. Cars have ceased to be an option and have become a necessity. If you don't have one, you are practically excluded from society. Furthermore, culture reinforces this reality: walking in many neighborhoods is associated with poverty or being "shady." Pedestrian infrastructure is scarce and poorly maintained. Walking is perceived as an alien act, not a normal way of life. But it doesn't have to be that way. There are solutions. Reform zoning laws to allow for more compact and mixed neighborhoods. Invest in sidewalks, safe crossings, and quality public spaces. Improve public transportation so it's a real alternative. Reduce car dependence and change the way we think about our cities. Because it's not just about walking. It's about access, health, community, and freedom. If our cities were designed so we wouldn't walk, they can also be redesigned so we can do it again.