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Suburban cul-de-sacs look safe for kids, but why do urban planners secretly consider them massive hazards?

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Suburban cul-de-sacs look safe for kids, but why do urban planners secretly consider them massive hazards?

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Suburban cul-de-sacs look safe for kids, but why do urban planners secretly consider them massive hazards?
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