The Infrastructure and Planning of Today's Cities

Image 1: Alemany Interchange ( Image from SFCTA ) Freeways have been a quintessential part of American infrastructure changing the ways we live and operate throughout our daily lives. They did not just serve as a car transporter, rather they helped fuel a development pattern called suburban expansionism and sprawl. The (SF) Bay Area is a perfect example of seeing how these concrete motorways changed city growth. With the completion of I-580 and I-680 highways, people were abl

(San Ramon, CA) In the fast growing city of San Ramon, CA, the influx of population has led to more people using the road networks and...

Zoning has been a defining factor in the way American cities have been shaped up today. However, internationally many countries often...