Desire Paths

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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path

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Main path 5 minutes from the city CBD (aussie.zone)

submitted 6 months ago by Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone to c/desire_paths@sh.itjust.works

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[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 0 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

They typically don’t waste concrete unless spec’d or otherwise needed. Doing a T would be cheaper, but would leave the leg down to the intersection too steep for a wheelchair.

This is a common sidewalk method.

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