By: Fred DeJarlais

Fred DeJarlais — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:59:35 +0000

San Francisco, in the South of Market Area uses a grid similar to the New York example. Known locally as 300 Vara blocks, they are based on a multiple of the Spanish Vara (2.75′). The blocks are 240 to 275 feet wide by 825 feet long. The streets are generally 30 Vara wide (82.5′).

Comments on: The Variety of American Grids (Greater Greater Washington)

By: Fred DeJarlais