Why do the roads SW of Cancun make such weird patterns. It’s almost like a ladder or just long roads to nowhere with single houses on either side. I have seen this in other central/south American countries as well. What political/legal/geographical/etc factors make it turn out like this?

I >>KNOW<< there is someone out there who can understand and explain this satisfactorily. I just need to find the right community, group, etc.

  • Cptn_Slow@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Out of curiosity, how long ago did they do this? Just ballpark, like 1 year, 5 years, etc.

    I noticed it when I started flying in this year, it’s interesting. I can’t remember seeing something similar (or as pronounced) elsewhere.

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      1 day ago

      I left Mexico in 2016, so it’s been a minute. But urban planning was a big field with lots of hype for up and coming university students at the time. I’d imagine this is their handiwork as graduates now. I was also on the West coast. So, I don’t know much about the Yucatán or Vera Cruz etc.