Cloudless ☼@lemmy.cafe to MapPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 months 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-square12fedilinkarrow-up1130arrow-down12file-textcross-posted to: map_enthusiasts@sopuli.xyz
arrow-up1128arrow-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 · 4 months agomessage-square12fedilinkfile-textcross-posted to: map_enthusiasts@sopuli.xyz
minus-squaredoingthestuff@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up20·4 months 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-up11·4 months 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-up4·4 months agoThis whole thread is very much my jam
minus-squareprotist@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·4 months agoHouston has over 9 km of underground tunnels too, connecting the western side of its downtown.
minus-squarebitchkat@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·4 months 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.