📑 The History of Cities Is About How We Get to Work
From ancient Rome to modern Atlanta, the technologies that allow people to commute in about 30 minutes have defined the shape of cities.
Building on the idea of Marchetti’s Constant, Jonathan English discusses the role of transport in the development of the city. He traces a path through the past, beginning with the foot, moving onto railways, then streetcars, underground and finally expressways.
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