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By promoting interconnected streets and flexible lot sizes, Bastrop’s new approach enhances infrastructure efficiency—waterlines connect without dead ends, and traffic can smoothly reroute around jams by simply moving up or down a block. The design also preserves the city's small-town feel, making residents feel connected while accommodating growth.
This model provides opportunities for affordable housing and small-scale entrepreneurship, creating a vibrant community where residents can expand their homes as their wealth grows. Importantly, these strategies are designed to be scalable and adaptable across different contexts in America, offering a way forward from the pitfalls of suburban sprawl.