Tall buildings seen together against the sky form a city's what?
AnswerSkyline
Skylines are made of a city's tallest buildings.
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Downtown facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about downtowns, city centers and urban design, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is public transit?
AnswerShared transport like buses and trains
Public transit moves many people on shared vehicles.
Going deeper
The word 'downtown' is thought to come from which city, referring to its lower tip?
AnswerNew York City
It first described lower Manhattan.
What is mixed-use development?
AnswerCombining homes, shops and offices in one area
Mixed-use areas keep streets active throughout the day.
What is a pedestrian mall?
AnswerA street closed to cars for people on foot
Pedestrian malls prioritize walking.
Expert level
Jane Jacobs wrote which 1961 book about city life?
AnswerThe Death and Life of Great American Cities
Jacobs championed lively, walkable neighborhoods.
Manhattan's street grid was laid out by which plan?
AnswerThe Commissioners' Plan of 1811
The 1811 plan set out the grid of streets and avenues.
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