Washington, DC: so many services and facilities

Up-to-date information screen in an apartment block lobby:

If you need instant 'access to wheels', there are smartphone car-sharing apps, like Car2Go and Zipcar

There's an efficient Uber service, and if you prefer to use a bicycle or electric scooter, no problem!

Easy-living. We're a long way behind in the UK! Our building developers have a lot to learn. I suppose things are even more advanced in Beijing and Tokyo, but here space is not at such a premium.