Using round forms in urban planning

Abstract

The round shape has a natural township and city, which was a lot built in the history of mankind. For the construction of defensive structures circle is the most economical form. In the territories where the landscape allowed, the cities sought to round outlines, even the presence of a hill of rivers or riverand were not for the form of a circle obstacle. Like the rings in trees, as well as in historical development round city increases the ring residential quarters, protective and social buildings. Round form was associated with the minimum length of the city walls, which significantly saves the effort on their erection. A circulate shape is very simple to create on the terrain with one rather long rope. This form is readily achieved, which also speaks of its economic effectiveness.