It represents a synthesis of two well known and extensively used network concepts: the "grid" and the "Radburn" pattern, derivatives of which are found in most city suburbs. Both concepts were conscious attempts to organize urban space for habitation. The grid was conceived and applied in the pre-automotive era of cities starting circa 2000 BC and prevailed until about 1900 AD.
The grid and Radburn pattern, which are two well-known network concepts, have been used extensively in urban planning. Both concepts were deliberate attempts to organize urban space for habitation. The grid was conceived and applied in the pre-automotive era of cities starting around 2000 BC and prevailed until roughly 1900 AD.