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Tag Archives: dams
“Hydrograds” built by the former Soviet Union
Following last week’s post on American Hydrograds, this blogpost explores the “Hydrograds“ built by the former Soviet Union. Hydrograds are cities and towns constructed specifically to house workers building the hydroelectric project, as well as the support staff to … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, cities, culture, energy, Europe, geography, historic preservation, history, infrastructure, land use, pictures, place names, placemaking, planning, rivers/watersheds, Russia, spatial design, technology, urban planning
Tagged dams, energy, hydroelectric dams, Hydrograds, Latvia, power, Russia, Soviet Union, Tajikistan, Ukraine, USSR
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American “Hydrograds” – Cities built for hydroelectric projects
Two recent posts I’ve written on the Atomgrads (nuclear cities) of the former Soviet Union that were developed to both construct and support both nuclear weapons and energy plants led me to explore similar government built community for hydroelectric … Continue reading
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Tagged Atomgrads, dams, hydroelectric power, hydroelectric projects, Hydrograds, town planning, urban design
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The ecological benefits of “eager beavers”
The trivia question used to say, “what is the only constructed feature not built by man which is visible from space?” The answer used to be the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia, which was constructed by coral. … Continue reading
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