Funny how no one in this thread even mentions that sidewalks cost a great deal of money to build.

"How dare cities in southern states refuse to build sidewalks for their residents! Sidewalks are essential to quality of life!"

There is no mention of money. No mention that people in southern cities PREFER lower taxes which means less government services.

For anyone from the New England or Colorado or the West Coast: you have great livable cities with lots of amenities but those come at the cost of higher taxes and more regulations. Southern cities may not share your civic culture.