Yeah, it really does. I’ve seen some similar projects like this one in Venezuela, and they have schools and clinics, too. I imagine these do as well, or are part of a larger project with those necessities nearby.
That was basically the microdistrict idea in USSR as well. You built all the necessities within walking distance so people could just walk everywhere for day to day needs. It was really convenient and you didn’t even need public transit a lot of the time.
Yeah, it really does. I’ve seen some similar projects like this one in Venezuela, and they have schools and clinics, too. I imagine these do as well, or are part of a larger project with those necessities nearby.
That was basically the microdistrict idea in USSR as well. You built all the necessities within walking distance so people could just walk everywhere for day to day needs. It was really convenient and you didn’t even need public transit a lot of the time.
The key Soviet development was to combine it with an urban centre for entertainment and admin. Otherwise you get a Milton Keynes.
indeed