Why Your City’s Street Grid Matters More Than You Think
The Hidden Impact of Street Connectivity on Transportation, Housing, and Connectivity
The Manhattan street grid is remarkably intuitive. If you stand at the intersection of Third Avenue and 125th Street, you’re exactly 75 evenly spaced blocks north of Third Avenue and 50th Street. It’s like a game of Battleship—even visitors can navigate the grid within a day or two.
Historically, pre-automobile street grids emerged in two ways: intention…