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Which city's street plan was inspired by Pierre Charles L'Enfant?

  • Detroit, Michigan

  • Houston, Texas

  • Phoenix, Arizona

  • Chicago, Illinois

Answer

The street plan of Detroit, Michigan was inspired by Pierre Charles L'Enfant, who also designed the layout of Washington, D.C. The plan for Detroit was laid out in 1769, and it features a grid pattern of streets with a central park. The plan was designed to create a city that was both efficient and beautiful, and it has been largely unchanged since it was first created.
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