"Simple grid" is a bit too simple. Need to consider population. Rural > suburban > urban.
But yes, simple shapes. Use roads or logical borders.
See how 🇦🇺 does it. Step 1 - politically neutral Electoral Commission sets boundaries & runs elections.
Maps below: state, urban surrounds, urban.
![Screenshot from the Wikipedia page about the Echidna.
Etymology
Echidnas are possibly named after Echidna, a creature from Greek mythology who was half-woman, half-snake, as the animal was perceived to have qualities of both mammals and reptiles.[citation needed] An alternative explanation is a confusion with Ancient Greek: ἐχῖνος, romanized: ekhînos, lit. 'hedgehog, sea urchin'.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ddwdjhlhbs33mda2igjleloc/bafkreigqn4f4542it7lmygnwdpd7or5mb6ksli3dljlalhq5oiitdpnyay)
