This article, from Scientific American and written by Linda Baker, states that a "controlled chaos" can bring forth efficient changes within transportation planning: in commuting times and improving pedestrian safety.
Similar to Jane Jacobs' argument -- of urban preceding rural areas --, the article introduces a perplexing thesis that allows us a better insight into the natural, human mind and how its relationship to urbanization can allow for improved conditions.
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I first heard about this idea from a BBC article about a town in Germany a few years ago. Since then (I have to admit) the concept has become something of a personal metaphor for me.
In a literal sense, I also really love the concept. It shows the dependency we urbanites can have on "signs" for safety, and yet they reassign personal responsibility in the social contract, don't they?
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