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Planned Cities Aid Orientation
- Cities and architects intentionally design layouts and numbering systems to help people orient themselves.
- Roman Mars found Chicago's grid calming and used flashcards to learn it on a move.
Wayfinding Is Environmental Design
- Wayfinding is a branch of environmental graphic design that helps people move through spaces.
- Jim Harding says good architecture often guides movement better than signage.
Atlanta Terminal Tour Reveals Hidden Cues
- Jim Harding walked Sam through Atlanta's international terminal to show intentional cues.
- Angled ticket counters and a three-story glass window subtly steer passengers toward security.