🇬🇧 Milton Keynes: A City Like No Other

Planned with radical vision in the 1960s, Milton Keynes (MK) defies British urban norms with its grid-patterned highways and roundabout-dominated junctions—earning its nickname "The Roundabout Capital". Yet, this engineered efficiency makes driving here surprisingly stress-free (by UK standards!). 🚗🛣️ Revolutionary Road Network Dedicated pedestrian/cycle paths, completely separated from car traffic via underpasses and bridges. High-speed limits (60-100km/h) on arterial roads—possible because walkers and bikes never cross them. "Grid cell" neighborhoods: Each block mixes housing types (detached homes, terraces, apartments) around a convenience hub, clustered into larger zones with schools and clinics. 🏙️ The American-British Hybrid Downtown Center:mk shopping mall replaces the traditional high street. Walkability paradox: Car-centric wide roads with abundant parking, yet flanked by green belts and elevated walkways (e.g., seamless station-to-mall routes). Verdant overload: Parks, lakes, and tree-lined roads soften the concrete. 🌿 Love It or Hate It? ✔ Praise: "A livable utopia"—easy commutes, lush spaces, and stellar cycling infrastructure. ✖ Criticism: "Soulless" (lacking history) and "sprawling" (thanks to all those green buffers). #UrbanPlanning #MiltonKeynes #UKCities