What happens when a neighborhood is built around a farm

Grist
By Matt SimonFeb 6, 2026, 4:15 am108 pts
Picture the bucolic little town of a fairy tale. At its core stand medieval buildings, a square where folks hawk their goods, and perhaps a well to provide water. Beyond the defensive wall radiate agricultural fields, where people toil to bring grains, fruits, and vegetables to market. Invert that for modern…

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