In this thought-provoking work, author and urban planning expert Chad Frederick scrutinizes the use of automobiles in cities, investigating its role in exacerbating urban inequalities and thwarting sustainability of modern society. Through a comprehensive, thoughtful discussion, Frederick details the economic advantage a city can have without a weighty--and costly--automotive infrastructure and the benefit of utilizing physical space no longer needed for parking and housing cars. He contends that cities with multiple forms of transportation are greener, healthier, and more financially...