That's one way. I sorta like the European model of tightly packed housed or multilevel buildings (well built so sound isn't an issue) surrounded by land. 1-2 acre lots can be just as bad as suburbs depending on how they're laid out/mindset of people. Actually, it's not lot size that is the problem, it's mostly mindset. People who enjoy mowing shit loads of acres have a mental disorder lol. 3 of my neighbors mow more than 5 acres even though Ive offered to pay them to graze it.