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What is the best shape of a city? Modelling effect of urban form on distance

42 points · 29 comments · rustoo

MiroslavPokorny · 1790670118 · focus · HN ↗
I think an unplanned city or town that isnt a grid is the best. Grid lines become boring very quickly because they are repetitive without any interesting parks or places that are different to stop and look at. If everything is the same its probably has the same busy roads with little or no trees or shade for a hot day.

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