Walls do not a prison make, nor are grids cages: the ‘dark side of the grid’ reconsidered

This commentary addresses the characterisation of the grid as a product of power in relation to researchers’ search for meaning of land use patterns.

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Town Planning Review
Published
2025-10-03
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2025.28
Primary Topic
Homelessness and Social Issues
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Walls do not a prison make, nor are grids cages: the ‘dark side of the grid’ reconsidered

Lawrence W.C. Lai
Town Planning Review
Homelessness and Social Issues
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Walls do not a prison make, nor are grids cages: the ‘dark side of the grid’ reconsidered

Lawrence W.C. Lai
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Abstract

This commentary addresses the characterisation of the grid as a product of power in relation to researchers’ search for meaning of land use patterns.

Town Planning Review
University of Hong Kong (HK)
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Homelessness and Social Issues
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