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by paulddraper 1752 days ago
> It is the result of intentional choices made by urban planners in the 1950s and onward.

(A) Emphasis on "onward." There's a massive amount of development since 70 years ago; if it were a fluke there's been ample opportunity for it to change.

(B) Who chooses urban planners?

(C) A large number of people want to live in dense population centers. Also, a large number of people don't.