One of my favorites, just remembered it, and this article is from the AU’s perspective.
I like that they have to explain it to Aussies because they don’t understand why there would be a need for massive parking lots.
Not all US cities have reliable or widespread public transport networks, so it’s likely that a similar number of Americans drive to and from concerts. As such, most stadiums in the US are surrounded by vast parking lots to accommodate all the vehicles - but not in Australia.
I recently visited Taiwan and the difference in transit and how neighborhoods are set up is stunning. Everywhere is walkable, small stores and restaurants everywhere, few roads bigger than 2 lanes even dead in the middle of Taipei. It was so vibrant and lively and safe feeling. People also had very crowd friendly habits such as the right side of an escalator is for standing and the left side is kept clear for people in a rush. Coming back to the US I really felt how hostile everything here is and how people in crowds just do not give a fuck about anyone but themselves