GEOG 1 Lecture 11: Geog_1_-_Physical_Geography_-_11
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Hippodamus- the first greek urban planner: studied the flaws of the city, developed way to promote sustainable growth, found suitable locations for new cities, redesigned cities in a grid system, aristotle said it could not be done. Benefits: universal parcels (ease competition for land), clean urban zones, an easier means to buy and sell land. 3 zones: sacred holy sites, public area for commerce, private land. Greece fell to the roman"s in 146 bc in the battle of corinth. Rome had expanded its empire conquering the mediterranean. Taller buildings (5-6 stories) and sporting venues. Colosseum built in 70 ad, tallest building (180 feet) Form of entertainment for poor b. gladiator schools ludus : colosseum: a modern stadium. First city to report pop. of 1 million people. The aqueduct (water could come 60 miles away), 12-14 by 230 ad. 2 billion gallons of fresh water everyday. Lead pipes, clean and safe to drink the water.
