Cloudless ☼@lemmy.cafe to MapPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years agoEvery building along the lines are connected via footbridges above ground. You can walk through them without crossing any roads. Sha Tin, Hong Konglemmy.cafeimagemessage-square12linkfedilinkarrow-up1131arrow-down12file-textcross-posted to: map_enthusiasts@sopuli.xyz
arrow-up1129arrow-down1imageEvery building along the lines are connected via footbridges above ground. You can walk through them without crossing any roads. Sha Tin, Hong Konglemmy.cafeCloudless ☼@lemmy.cafe to MapPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years agomessage-square12linkfedilinkfile-textcross-posted to: map_enthusiasts@sopuli.xyz
minus-squaredoingthestuff@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up20·2 years agoThere are a lot of connected buildings in Minneapolis/St Paul too. Makes extra sense if you’re in cold climates.
minus-squarebionicjoey@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up11·2 years agoI like the idea of Skyways from a walkability perspective, but there are a lot of societal problems with them because they are not public rights of way. 99 Percent Invisible did a great episode about it here.
minus-squareLesserAbe@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·2 years agoThis whole thread is very much my jam
minus-squareprotist@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·2 years agoHouston has over 9 km of underground tunnels too, connecting the western side of its downtown.
minus-squarebitchkat@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·2 years agoMinneapolis is the largest contiguous with 15.2 km. Calgary seems to have some that are islands and not connected to the greater network.
There are a lot of connected buildings in Minneapolis/St Paul too. Makes extra sense if you’re in cold climates.
I like the idea of Skyways from a walkability perspective, but there are a lot of societal problems with them because they are not public rights of way. 99 Percent Invisible did a great episode about it here.
This whole thread is very much my jam
Houston has over 9 km of underground tunnels too, connecting the western side of its downtown.
Minneapolis is the largest contiguous with 15.2 km. Calgary seems to have some that are islands and not connected to the greater network.