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I don't know. When thinking about "urban density in decades prior" the first thing that comes to my mind are the "commie blocks" of the 50s-80s. The thinking of
by wongarsu 2y ago
I don't know. When thinking about "urban density in decades prior" the first thing that comes to my mind are the "commie blocks" of the 50s-80s. The thinking of those often explicitly included green space: put people in denser higher buildings and you have space for green spaces in between. The execution wasn't always stellar, but it was in no way incompatible with trees.
- agumonkey 2y agoThere were a lot of open spaces in the 60s and 70s, but over the years, "every" space has been converted into utility or new buildings.
- kjkjadksj 2y agoI think you misunderstand the commie block. The entire greenspace is part of the property as well. See peter cooper village in nyc.
- agumonkey 2y agoThings like Cooper village seems to be the exception where I live.
- kjkjadksj 2y agoThose projects are common all over the eastern US at least. Western US made them more squat generally a couple stories, but about as much green space surrounding the property. Not often as many trees but the children play outside and leave bikes and toys across the property.