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The Netherlands is way different than I anticipated. Infrastructure is the same as it looks, but far safer for biker riders and pedestrians than the US. The building's designs are evidence of modern techniques and perspective of sustainability. One of the questions I asked Dutch people too often was, "Why are fewer (in some cases non) homeless people on the streets." I never got a satisfactory answer, but I can assume that housing is cheap in the Netherlands and everyone can afford it.
The first main difference if I keep sustainability in mind is the number of bicyclists and pedestrians on the road. There were more bicycles on the road than cars.
The second main difference was I never felt safe while riding a bicycle in the US, but that wasn't the case in the Netherlands.
Third and last, they utilize the natural environment and the architectural landscape to benefit their businesses. The open-air bars, restaurants, and coffee shops proved a lifetime experience to the visitors.
Figure 1. A restaurant next to a canal.
Figure 2. Bicycle and car sharing the road.
Figure 3. A small curb for the bicycle lane.
Figure 4. Downtown Utrecht, NL.
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