"Many cities now offer park-and-ride schemes, which are a fraction of the cost of inner city parking, " he said.

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The result is scattered, low-density development that keeps affordable housing out, increases the cost of infrastructure, separates inner-city residents from new jobs in the suburbs, and makes public transport less efficient.

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That is on the fringe of the area that attracts London cost-of-living allowances, so he will not benefit from the special deal for inner London.

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