The Standardized Planning of Latin American Cities: Tracing the Blueprint of the Laws of the Indies
Briefly

The urban planning system established during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries created a shared urban identity with common spatial layouts across many Latin American cities.
The Laws of the Indies, enacted by King Felipe II in 1573, provided a comprehensive set of guidelines for urban planning, creating standardized city designs that adapted to geographical and local conditions.
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