What city has a street plan inspired by L'Enfant's work?
Paris
London
Mumbai
Detroit
Answer
Detroit's street plan was inspired by Pierre Charles L'Enfant's work in Washington, D.C. The plan was created by Augustus B. Woodward, who had worked with L'Enfant on the design of the nation's capital. Woodward's plan for Detroit was based on a grid system with broad streets and parks. It was intended to create a city that was both functional and beautiful.
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