Cul-de-sac streets are safer and quieter – report
Despite its popular success, the “loops and lollipops” street pattern has been repeatedly criticised by many leading architects and planners, particularly New Urbanists, who strongly advocate the inter-connected gridiron pattern. The cul-de-sac model has several advantages that are worth considering. From the perspective of residents, the pattern (cul de sac) usually offers quiet, safe streets […]
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