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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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Desire path for straight sidewalk

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[–] 1985MustangCobra@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

there's one near my ex's house going to the plaza. instead of walking straight then left into the plaza property, people walk over the grass to get onto the property.