I have always been interested in urban sociology, but recently, I noticed a connection between urban sociology and space habitation. But, there are a few things that hold me back from writing articles on this topic. So, I’m asking my readers for input on the following questions I've been struggling with.
- There is a theory that states points of increased transportation have increased land values (leading to increased population there), but, in a space economy, spaceports will need to be in low density areas. How do I deal with this paradox?
- In a massive space economy, can Earth ever be viewed as an unfavorable place to live, just like the inner city is viewed as an unfavorable place to live now? I can’t accept my own claim because Earth is the only place we know where life can survive without a couple million in machinery and technology. Can Earth be subjected to planet wide urban decay?
- Is it possible for the traffic between ground and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to mainly consist of commuters?
- I’m not comfortable with picturing Earth as the hub of economic activity in a space faring society. Even space based manufacturing is more geared towards serving other colonies, not Earth. Am I right or am I missing something?
Thank you for helping me develop this theory.
