Roadtown

"Roadtown" by Edgar Chambless is a work that imagines a futuristic civilization by presenting a fresh concept for a community that blends residential areas and transit in a linked, straight pattern, with the goal of resolving the drawbacks of metropolitan life. The story centers on Edgar Chambless, an innovator and dreamer who wants to build a perfect world where people can succeed without the difficulties of traditional urban environments. The book starts with the main character's dissatisfaction with the state of the world after an economic downturn. As Chambless thinks about his life and transportation and urban planning, he comes up with a novel idea: a city built in a straight line that unites cutting-edge transportation with housing. His concept includes aspects like automated housekeeping, collaborative farming methods, and an efficient system for distribution and resources. This start sets the stage for a thorough examination of how such a drastic rethinking of urban life might solve the issues of modern civilization.