A vast panorama was spread before him, amazingly green and uncluttered. The ground curved upward on either side like a bowl, and extended off far into the distance until perspective brought the sides together at a point. Directly below, small buildings were clustered about the Welcome Center where visitors first arrived. Beyond that were park lands with trees, bicycle lanes, and meandering pathways. Still farther beyond that were groups of houses, close enough together to give them a feeling of community, yet separated enough for each to have a spacious yard and private garden. Even farther away, the houses were grouped into apartment complexes, terraced to look like hillsides—and beyond them, almost at the limits of Alex’s vision, was a city of tall buildings and bustling commerce.
Delya
