Suggested Meta Description: Discover how ancient Roman urban planning principles—from grid systems to public spaces and infrastructure—offer revolutionary solutions to modern city problems like congestion, housing crises, and failing infrastructure.
Discover how 2,000-year-old Roman insulae solved urban living challenges that plague our modern cities, from resource distribution to community design—and what we can learn from these ancient innovations.
The Roman road network, a marvel of ancient engineering, laid the foundation for Rome's expansion and cohesion. Spanning approximately 250,000 miles, these roads connected the vast territories of the empire, facilitating efficient movement of people and goods.