Cahokian urban planning

Cahokian urban planning refers to the layout and organization of Cahokia, a pre-Columbian Native American city near present-day St. Louis, Missouri. Established around 600 AD, it featured a complex arrangement of large earthen mounds, residential areas, and plazas. The city was strategically designed with a central hub, often called Monk's Mound, around which other structures and neighborhoods were arranged. Cahokia had advanced agricultural practices, and trade routes, and utilized water resources effectively. The planning demonstrated an understanding of community needs, social structure, and environmental factors, contributing to Cahokia becoming one of the largest urban centers in North America before European contact.