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I suppose you might look at some technical discussions of whether you're better off with a larger area built up to 6-10 stories or something like that, than few
by davidw 7y ago
I suppose you might look at some technical discussions of whether you're better off with a larger area built up to 6-10 stories or something like that, than fewer, taller skyscrapers, but in general, that denser environment keeps cities from sprawling out, and is more friendly to people walking around.
I prefer the more European style of 2-8 stories, like here: https://goo.gl/maps/poabxNny8r8Jq46v7 https://goo.gl/maps/poabxNny8r8Jq46v7
But I think the broader point stands.
- hadlock 7y agoMany european cities max out at 8 stories simply because they were built before the advent of elevators, or the design aesthetic started before the elevator and they're keeping new neighborhoods consistent. 4 floors is mildly inconvenient on foot but 8 floors is becoming a real chore for people over 40.
- ido 7y agoAlmost no buildings beyond 4 floors (5 the way Americans count them) lack elevators in Germany or Austria at least. I suspect it's the same elsewhere in Europe.