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

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By developing more pedestrian areas where residential sites are interspersed with locally owned businesses, people are more likely to interact with each other and develop a sense of community. This fosters social connectedness and a feeling of belonging. As people spend more time in these areas, they will naturally start to form relationships with each other and create a sense of community without needing formal structures or boundaries.

It Seems Obvious That Rural Areas Foster a Greater Sense