Cities as social reactors
Simplifying Complexity
Sub-linear Scaling in Cities: Physical Factors and Efficiency
Sub-linear scaling refers to the phenomenon where the physical aspects of a system or city, such as infrastructure and road length, do not need to be increased by the same percentage as the increase in size. For example, doubling the size of a city only requires a 15 percent increase in these factors, resulting in a 15 percent saving.
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