Minimizing floods and pollution - A fused grid
A Canadian first in planning, this fused grid community has four distinct neighbourhoods, each focused on a central open space. The site plan, which can be seen here (www.flickr.com/photos/22392855@N08/5490099334/in/album-72... ) shows the structure of the neighbourhoods and their key characteristic - No through car traffic and complete pedestrian accessibility and connectivity.
Open spaces and paths connect the entire neighbourhood that make street crossing infrequent or unnecessary. Cars invariably slow down because of the short block distances and frequent turns. The result is a tranquil, safe, restorative healthy environment where social ties can grow. (See articles about the FUSED GRID model in Wiki, the Web and in fusedgrid dot ca)
Minimizing floods and pollution - A fused grid
A Canadian first in planning, this fused grid community has four distinct neighbourhoods, each focused on a central open space. The site plan, which can be seen here (www.flickr.com/photos/22392855@N08/5490099334/in/album-72... ) shows the structure of the neighbourhoods and their key characteristic - No through car traffic and complete pedestrian accessibility and connectivity.
Open spaces and paths connect the entire neighbourhood that make street crossing infrequent or unnecessary. Cars invariably slow down because of the short block distances and frequent turns. The result is a tranquil, safe, restorative healthy environment where social ties can grow. (See articles about the FUSED GRID model in Wiki, the Web and in fusedgrid dot ca)