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Manhattan’s grid plan sparked fierce debates over nature versus order that still echo today
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What was a major trade-off made by the Commissioners' Plan of 1811 in designing Manhattan's street layout?
Preserving all natural landmarks and trails while designing the street layout.
Designing streets based solely on existing Native American paths without modification.
Prioritizing a strict grid system over the island's natural topography to ensure order and ease of development.
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How a rigid grid erased Manhattan's natural landscape to forge a modern metropolis
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What was a primary motivation behind the Commissioners' Plan of 1811 in Manhattan's design?
To impose a rational, controlled street layout reflecting republican ideals of order and balance
To preserve Manhattan's natural topography and existing pathways
To create a chaotic and irregular street pattern to encourage organic growth
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How the 1811 Commissioners' Plan shaped Manhattan's iconic street grid and urban growth
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What was a key philosophical reason behind the design of the Commissioners' Plan of 1811 for Manhattan's streets?
It reflected a republican preference for control, balance, and distrust of natural landscapes.
It was designed primarily to follow the natural topography and existing waterways of Manhattan.
It aimed to create a chaotic and organic street layout to encourage diverse urban development.
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