Orthogonal Grids and Their Variations in 17 Cities Viewed from Above

There is evidence that the orthogonal grid plan, which is one of the most common types of urban planning today, dates back to antiquity. Streets intersect at right angles to each other, resulting in a grid composed of streets, avenues, blocks, squares, parks, among other urban spaces.

Orthogonal Grids and Their Variations in 17 Cities Viewed from Above
Elche, Spain. Created by @dailyoverview, source imagery: @maxartechnologies Elche, Spain. Created by @dailyoverview, source imagery: @maxartechnologies

There is evidence that the orthogonal grid plan, which is one of the most common types of urban planning today, dates back to antiquity. Streets intersect at right angles to each other, resulting in a grid composed of streets, avenues, blocks, squares, parks, among other urban spaces.

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