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There seems to be a value judgement here: that curvy and uniquely shaped streets are superior in some way. This can be decided with objective evidence: look at how city districts flourish, and see whether it is related to the shape of the city blocks.

[mey]

I'd be amazing to see that data (which I doubt exists) over major technology changes in living style and transportation.

[ubercore]

While I take your point, define "flourish", and you're back to value judgements.