Have you ever wondered why American street grids are so regular in separation, even in the suburbs? Dave Amos of City Beautiful dives into the history of the Public Land Survey System and how it has affected much of the United States in big and small ways. Some of the decisions in the surveying system have led to real benefits in how cities function today.
Sunday Video: Why Living by Freeways Is Terrible for Your Health
In this video, CityNerd’s Ray Delahanty digs into the public health effects of freeways. Pollution impacts fall most heavily on people who live near freeways.
