> planned metropolis, built on the principles of maximum security and maximum density this is exactly what new york is. it was a military base in a protected

> planned metropolis, built on the principles of maximum security and maximum density this is exactly what new york is. it was a military base in a protected harbor, that turned into a planned city after several changes of ownership (some would say over-planned). that perfect grid system didn't spring forth organically. i would recommend 'new york', the ric burns documentary.