Cities now seem obsolete to many, if WFH is the future. And these people now need homes with more space, to set up a more permanent home office.
Furthermore, even though I did address individuals in the above points, going after overconsumption needs a system change and a big political struggle, and is not something that can realistically be changed with individual consumption choices.
But keeping in mind that saving the planet is mostly a political struggle, individuals can change the commonsense and what's considered normal.
I upvote for this.
People won't accept being pressured to relocate into grim megacities while leaving the rest of the planet mostly uninhabited.
You could drastically revamp zoning laws and still living in the outskirts would be less expensive (See: Japan). Of course we should do this because it creates more options and opportunities for consumers and which NATURALLY increase density of cities without the need for senseless coercion.
Bothered by homeless people sitting on the street? A lot of them would rather be in a living room. Got mugged recently? While it doesn't excuse the mugger's behavior, they'd be less likely to commit the crime if their rent was dramatically cheaper. Don't want to listen to your neighbors arguing? Changing up the walls in your apartment building can help a lot.