Linear city model

Linear city is a model in modern urban planning. It was first developed by the Spanish urban planner Arturo Soria y Mata in 1882. It was an alternative to densely populated industrial cities.Roger W. Caves, Encyclopedia of the City (Oxford; New York: Routledge, 2005), p. 291 The idea was resumed in the 20th century in East Germany and Soviet Union.

 Related pages 
 Grid plan
 Sector model
 Multiple nuclei model
 Concentric zone model

 References 

 Other websites 
 The Linear city website  a Canadian site dedicated to the Linear city idea
 Infrastructure corridor as linear city 

Category:Urban planning
Category:Urban design