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Desire Paths

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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path

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[โ€“] slazer2au@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago (4 children)

There was one uni that didn't have paths until after the students walked over that lawns, then they made the paths based on the wear. wonder if this is that place.

[โ€“] WordBox@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

I don't think this is a rare means of design. Mine also had desire paths replaced with concrete.

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