Bernard Lunn points to Wall Street as why there is so few tech startups in New York: "First, Wall Street absorbs too much of the talent. Second, Wall Street generates a short term in a New York minute mindset." (more)
David Owen argues [pdf] for urban green with himself as a New Yorker as example. He lives in a modest house; has limited consumption because of his small house; does not own a car; and uses his feet, legs or public transport to get around. (more)
adam : I think it's a crucial point which is still not widely understood ... cities have environmental service economies of scale which dwarf suburbs or villages.
Nice map on this from worldchanging:
http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/008068.html
