La Crosse, Wisconsin could be an urbanist paradise if they were to go full Yimby

-good street grid
-mostly intact urban core
-scenic location
-located on the Chicago-Twin Cities rail corridor

I don’t like traveling.

I couldn’t care less about:

• tasty food
• unique culture
• a place to unwind

But there is 1 thing that is whispering in my ear to buy 10 plane tickets and go off the grid for 3 months…

I think you know the answer:

⊱ Nature

Seeing the diverse

Barcelona's urban grid is really unique!

Check out products based on this design, including
- Phone cases
- Shirts
- Prints
and more!

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‘Streets of Bath’

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BREAKING: IRANIAN CYBER ATTACK SHUTS DOWN ISRAEL'S ELECTRIC GRID

The 'Cyber Avengers,' a group with ties to Iran, have proudly announced their responsibility for the recent power outages across Israel, hitting major urban centers such as Tel Aviv and Netanya.

They've lambasted

#Barcelona 🇪🇸 reflects an urban commitment to create a healthy and efficient city. Much credit goes to urban planner Ildefons cerdà who proposed strict grid pattern of equally sized blocks. Barcelona city council did an exceptional implementation.

Who's heard of the 'GEO HUMAN PLANET' initiative?

Also a GEOSS (global surveillance) derivative, it includes Global Built-Up/Population Spatial Grids, Population Projections, Global Human Settlements, Urban Center, and Functional Urban Areas datasets!

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In 332 BC, Alexander appointed Dinocrates as director of the surveying and urban-planning work for the city of Alexandria (on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt), which was laid out on a Hippodamian grid plan that was influential in Hellenistic city planning.

He was aided by

What a bizarre built environment. They squandered the gift of a tight street grid (usually a great thing for walkability) on wide roads, narrow sidewalks, & a weird suburban/urban land-use that's both unpleasant to walk in & hard to support transit with.

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Yet another “fictional” film becomes a documentary as the Democrat crime syndicate urban kill grid no go zones collapse into gang and riot torn living hells on earth. #NYC #ElectionsHaveConsequences #EscapeFromNewYork

Ancient Roman
Urban Layout:

Grid System: Roman cities typically followed a grid pattern, with intersecting streets dividing the city into rectangular blocks known as insulae.

Cardo and Decumanus: The two main thoroughfares intersected at the city center, forming the backbone

Another stunning preview from the upcoming IsoMetro project by Rich Poole and ThePaperCrane ☮️ on the 8NAP ART platform

Notice the scale? A square is intentional. IsoMetro was intended to be collected in a grid, like a street layout in most urban settings.

Can’t wait to see how

Grid Backpack, Compact But Spacious Pack for Urban and Outdoor Adventures
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200watts SOLAR STREET LIGHT
Illuminates streets using solar energy
Eco-friendly and energy efficient
Operates autonomously
Provides lighting without reliance on the grid
Suitable for urban and rural areas

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#Hon James Gakuya

This original artwork showcases as a study in symmetry, colour and line. The rectilinear figure almost has an architectural quality to it, feeling like an urban street grid viewed from above. Or perhaps it could be a floor plan of interlocking rooms? #contemporary #artwork

BREAKING: IRANIAN CYBER ATTACK SHUTS DOWN ISRAEL'S ELECTRIC GRID

The 'Cyber Avengers,' a group with ties to Iran, have proudly announced their responsibility for the recent power outages across Israel, hitting major urban centers such as Tel Aviv and Natenya.

New York Urban League Announces Its 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Gala. Renee McClure, Director of DNY Customer Account Management at National Grid NY will be honored at its 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner. vanndigital.com/new-york-urban…

BREAKING: IRANIAN CYBER ATTACK SHUTS DOWN ISRAEL'S ELECTRIC GRID

The 'Cyber Avengers,' a group with ties to Iran, have proudly announced their responsibility for the recent power outages across Israel, hitting major urban centers such as Tel Aviv and Netanya.
#Iran Attack #Iran

The latest International Energy Agency’s report “Empowering urban energy transitions” showcases leading role that cities can play in implementing faster decarbonisation & energy efficiency - bit.ly/44p5hXQ

Register to join the launch event on 16 May at 14:00 CET here: bit.ly/3UsS8bL

Connect 4 Shot; one of the best games that can entertain the whole family this weekend

Have fun competing to connect 4 balls of your color into to grid by bouncing the balls on the table and into the grid.