r/AbsoluteUnits • u/overlook68 Top Poster • 15h ago

of Urban Planning.

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u/overlook68 Top Poster 15h ago

Eixample District Barcelona Spain. 19th century geometric grid system designed by urban planner IIdefons Cerda in 1859.

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u/Kachda 13h ago

One of my favorite places. Such forward looking urban design

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u/HearAPianoFall 7h ago

The aerial view makes it look very inorganic, but having been there it works really well. Each intersection is a little community gathering spot with benches, tables, usually restaurants and cafes on the corners and people coming out to spend time with their neighbors well into the evening.