Grid patterns refer to an urban planning method where streets intersect at right angles forming a series of square blocks. This pattern allows for efficient movement throughout the city and makes navigation easier.
Related terms
Street Hierarchy: A system where streets within a city are organized into different levels of importance based on factors such as traffic flow or land use.
Transportation Network: The interconnected system of roads, highways, railways, and other means of transportation that allow movement within an urban area.
Land Use Planning: The process of determining the best uses for available land in order to achieve social, economic, and environmental goals.