Building Blocks

City Planning Matters by Alex Hoffman

Dec 4, 202000:15:29Government & Organizations

Building on the last week's episode, we examine how urban form and zoning join forces to have a powerful shaping effect on cities. The smallest unit of development in cities is the block and its shape, configuration and...

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