Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent in traveling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree.

Nowadays, our city is larger and more exquisite than before due to industrialization and urbanization. However, this phenomenon leads to some social problems like the traffic jam, which takes citizens more time on commuting. On the topic of how to settle it, different minds hold different opinions.

Some people think the optimal method is to build flats for commuters downtown as substitutes for parks and gardens. For one thing, the rents of buildings near the city center are the highest. So, to maximize the profit and make full use of every square, the commercial hubs and office buildings are always situated in the central region. If workers live near the city center, they don’t need to travel a long way to offices. They can even walk to office. For another, the transportation close to the center is more convenient. There are various kinds of traffic such as underground, bus, shared bikes and so forth. Besides, their routes are multiple. Those who live near the center can change the vehicle easily without waiting for a long time.

By contrast, others don’t think it’s the best way to reduce time spent on commuting. On the one hand, parks and gardens provide places for workers to relieve pressure and free their minds. All concrete skyscrapers without any stunning views make people feel stressed. On the other hand, replacing parks and gardens is a heavy burden to the government.

Personally, I don’t think it’s the best way to replace parks and gardens downtown with apartments to save time for commuting. We have several alternatives which are even better than the method. For instance, the government can invest more to improve public transport. People can take the distance from office to home into consideration when it comes to house hunting.

Nowadays, our city is larger and more exquisite than before due to industrialization and urbanization. However, this phenomenon leads to some social problems like the traffic jams, which take citizens more time in commuting. Some people think the optimal method is to build flats for commuters downtown as substitutes for parks and gardens. By contrast, others disagree. I can’t say that it’s the best way to reduce time spent on commuting.

It’s universally acknowledged that the rents of buildings near the city center are the highest. So, to maximize the profit and make full use of every square, the commercial hubs and office buildings are always situated in the central region. If workers live near the city center, they don’t need to travel a long way to the offices. They can even walk to get there. In addition, the transportation close to the center is more convenient. There are various kinds of vehicles such as underground trains, buses, shared bikes and so forth. Besides, their routes are multiple. Those who live near the center can change the means easily without waiting for a long time.

On the other hand, parks and gardens provide places for workers to relieve pressure and free their minds. All concrete skyscrapers without any stunning views make people feel stressed. What’s more, replacing parks and gardens is a heavy burden to the government.

Personally, I don’t think it’s the best way to replace open spaces downtown with apartments to save time in transit. We have several alternatives which are even better than the method. For instance, the government can invest more to improve public transport. Individuals can take the distance from office to home into consideration when it comes to house hunting.