Prompt
An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of community. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What solutions can you suggest?
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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 identifies causes and proposes community-building solutions; Band 9 connects community decline to systemic factors (suburban sprawl incentives, car-centric design, economic segregation) and distinguishes between solutions addressing root causes (affordable walkable neighborhoods) vs. symptoms (community centers that attract few without prior trust).
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