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Bridge Systems

Bridge Systems

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Bridge systems are an interconnected system of elevated walkways used to travel between buildings above ground. These may be skyways connecting buildings in a cyberpunk metropolis, rope bridges connecting treehouses in a vast treetop city, or a series of walkways spanning a canal network. They may be designed for pedestrians or for vehicles.

Synonyms: skyway systems, bridge networks
Example Mythonyms: the airbridge network

Designing Fictional Bridge Systems

Overview

When designing a bridge system consider the reason that bridge system exists. It is also important to link critical infrastructure – transportation hubs, public squares, etc.

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