It seems obvious that rural areas foster a greater sense of community and social connectedness than urban areas, but how might cities be able to create a similar feeling of community?

a. develop more pedestrian areas where residential sites are interspersed with locally owned businesses
b. divide residential areas into informally structured communities, each with its own budget, monthly meetings, and informal leaders and officers
c. establish more formal boundaries to segregate residents with similar interests and demographic factors
d. strengthen the police force in residential areas to ensure greater feelings of security


Answer: a. develop more pedestrian areas where residential sites are interspersed with locally owned businesses

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