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Every building along the lines are connected via footbridges above ground. You can walk through them without crossing any roads. Sha Tin, Hong Kong (lemmy.cafe)
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[–] MamboGator@lemmy.world 25 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

There's a similar network in Calgary, Alberta called Plus 15 that is the largest in the world (16km). I used to work in a connected office building.

[–] doingthestuff@lemmy.world 20 points 6 months ago (3 children)

There are a lot of connected buildings in Minneapolis/St Paul too. Makes extra sense if you're in cold climates.

[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I like the idea of Skyways from a walkability perspective, but there are a lot of societal problems with them because they are not public rights of way. 99 Percent Invisible did a great episode about it here.

[–] LesserAbe@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

This whole thread is very much my jam

[–] protist@mander.xyz 6 points 6 months ago

Houston has over 9 km of underground tunnels too, connecting the western side of its downtown.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

Minneapolis is the largest contiguous with 15.2 km. Calgary seems to have some that are islands and not connected to the greater network.

[–] lemmyng@lemmy.ca 7 points 6 months ago

Toronto has PATH, an underground network connecting office buildings, and Montreal has RESO/Underground City.

[–] cloudless@lemmy.cafe 5 points 6 months ago

TIL. That's really cool.