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A ______ is a broad avenue or street with roads in both directions and sidewalks for commercial or mixed uses, with trees and greenery in great scale, connecting one side of the city to the other
A ______ is a broad avenue or street with roads in both directions and sidewalks for commercial or mixed uses, with trees and greenery in great scale, connecting one side of the city to the other
boulevard
An urban block is the smallest and basic unit of the city’s urban fabric, forming the central element of urban planning, surrounded by trees and streets in ¾ sides, with buildings connected to one another along the street, accommodating a mix of uses. The city blocks are the space for building urban setting. Example: Eixample in Barcelona= unique, the pattern of the blocks
An urban block is the smallest and basic unit of the city’s urban fabric, forming the central element of urban planning, surrounded by trees and streets in ¾ sides, with buildings connected to one another along the street, accommodating a mix of uses. The city blocks are the space for building urban setting. Example: Eixample in Barcelona= unique, the pattern of the blocks
grid
A ______ is a narrow path, only for pedestrians, that can be used as a shortcut, running between buildings, with no sidewalks/crosswalks and no greenery
A ______ is a narrow path, only for pedestrians, that can be used as a shortcut, running between buildings, with no sidewalks/crosswalks and no greenery
alley
A ______ is a 4-sided, huge open space surrounded by buildings, serving as a meeting point for cars and people, centers of social and commercial interchange. They are usually very famous historical places
A ______ is a 4-sided, huge open space surrounded by buildings, serving as a meeting point for cars and people, centers of social and commercial interchange. They are usually very famous historical places
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Highway high-speed traffic, connections between cities, not for pedestrians, for industrial vehicles, no greenery. Public road connecting towns and cities in a major scale. Fabric: A livable city should have a compact urban fabric that makes it walkable (but human in scale) with buildings connected to one another along the street, accommodating a mix of uses. This is a description of a ______
Highway high-speed traffic, connections between cities, not for pedestrians, for industrial vehicles, no greenery. Public road connecting towns and cities in a major scale. Fabric: A livable city should have a compact urban fabric that makes it walkable (but human in scale) with buildings connected to one another along the street, accommodating a mix of uses. This is a description of a ______
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____ barked
____ barked
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____ meowed
____ meowed
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The ______ Realm. It’s importance. ______ spaces that are accessible to the general public at no cost, where they can meet together and share different perspectives even if they don’t know each other Accessible, open: free Libraries, pathways, parks, sidewalks, the boardwalk, plazas of the church, publicly owned streets, accessible open spaces, public and civic buildings, publicly owned streets Not the beach: not man-made Importance: cities are human creations Their survival and stability depend on our actions and decisions as societies Disruptors: economic policies and dislocations, the priorities of the city, rapid technological change, housing, the development of highways, and the way the media has portrayed strangers as untrustworthy and dangerous, social and physical segregation The idea of ______ Realm as the house of the community.The place for encounter and dialogue Talking, working, playing, meeting, shopping, dancing Learn social cues, interact, and share ideas to promote well-being Gather, connect, and participate in civic life Foster a sense of belonging in an accessible public space Shared identity and pride in community Concepts: Tissue, Fabric, Square, Street, Alley, Boulevard, Urban Block, etc.
The ______ Realm. It’s importance. ______ spaces that are accessible to the general public at no cost, where they can meet together and share different perspectives even if they don’t know each other Accessible, open: free Libraries, pathways, parks, sidewalks, the boardwalk, plazas of the church, publicly owned streets, accessible open spaces, public and civic buildings, publicly owned streets Not the beach: not man-made Importance: cities are human creations Their survival and stability depend on our actions and decisions as societies Disruptors: economic policies and dislocations, the priorities of the city, rapid technological change, housing, the development of highways, and the way the media has portrayed strangers as untrustworthy and dangerous, social and physical segregation The idea of ______ Realm as the house of the community.The place for encounter and dialogue Talking, working, playing, meeting, shopping, dancing Learn social cues, interact, and share ideas to promote well-being Gather, connect, and participate in civic life Foster a sense of belonging in an accessible public space Shared identity and pride in community Concepts: Tissue, Fabric, Square, Street, Alley, Boulevard, Urban Block, etc.
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The ______ Realm. It’s importance. Public spaces that are accessible to the general public at no cost, where they can meet together and share different perspectives even if they don’t know each other Accessible, open: free Libraries, pathways, parks, sidewalks, the boardwalk, plazas of the church, publicly owned streets, accessible open spaces, public and civic buildings, publicly owned streets Not the beach: not man-made Importance: cities are human creations Their survival and stability depend on our actions and decisions as societies Disruptors: economic policies and dislocations, the priorities of the city, rapid technological change, housing, the development of highways, and the way the media has portrayed strangers as untrustworthy and dangerous, social and physical segregation The idea of ______ as the house of the community.The place for encounter and dialogue Talking, working, playing, meeting, shopping, dancing Learn social cues, interact, and share ideas to promote well-being Gather, connect, and participate in civic life Foster a sense of belonging in an accessible ______ space Shared identity and pride in community Concepts: Tissue, Fabric, Square, Street, Alley, Boulevard, Urban Block, etc.
The ______ Realm. It’s importance. Public spaces that are accessible to the general public at no cost, where they can meet together and share different perspectives even if they don’t know each other Accessible, open: free Libraries, pathways, parks, sidewalks, the boardwalk, plazas of the church, publicly owned streets, accessible open spaces, public and civic buildings, publicly owned streets Not the beach: not man-made Importance: cities are human creations Their survival and stability depend on our actions and decisions as societies Disruptors: economic policies and dislocations, the priorities of the city, rapid technological change, housing, the development of highways, and the way the media has portrayed strangers as untrustworthy and dangerous, social and physical segregation The idea of ______ as the house of the community.The place for encounter and dialogue Talking, working, playing, meeting, shopping, dancing Learn social cues, interact, and share ideas to promote well-being Gather, connect, and participate in civic life Foster a sense of belonging in an accessible ______ space Shared identity and pride in community Concepts: Tissue, Fabric, Square, Street, Alley, Boulevard, Urban Block, etc.
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The Public ______. It’s importance. Public spaces that are accessible to the general public at no cost, where they can meet together and share different perspectives even if they don’t know each other Accessible, open: free Libraries, pathways, parks, sidewalks, the boardwalk, plazas of the church, publicly owned streets, accessible open spaces, public and civic buildings, publicly owned streets Not the beach: not man-made Importance: cities are human creations Their survival and stability depend on our actions and decisions as societies Disruptors: economic policies and dislocations, the priorities of the city, rapid technological change, housing, the development of highways, and the way the media has portrayed strangers as untrustworthy and dangerous, social and physical segregation The idea of Public ______ as the house of the community.The place for encounter and dialogue Talking, working, playing, meeting, shopping, dancing Learn social cues, interact, and share ideas to promote well-being Gather, connect, and participate in civic life Foster a sense of belonging in an accessible public space Shared identity and pride in community Concepts: Tissue, Fabric, Square, Street, Alley, Boulevard, Urban Block, etc.
The Public ______. It’s importance. Public spaces that are accessible to the general public at no cost, where they can meet together and share different perspectives even if they don’t know each other Accessible, open: free Libraries, pathways, parks, sidewalks, the boardwalk, plazas of the church, publicly owned streets, accessible open spaces, public and civic buildings, publicly owned streets Not the beach: not man-made Importance: cities are human creations Their survival and stability depend on our actions and decisions as societies Disruptors: economic policies and dislocations, the priorities of the city, rapid technological change, housing, the development of highways, and the way the media has portrayed strangers as untrustworthy and dangerous, social and physical segregation The idea of Public ______ as the house of the community.The place for encounter and dialogue Talking, working, playing, meeting, shopping, dancing Learn social cues, interact, and share ideas to promote well-being Gather, connect, and participate in civic life Foster a sense of belonging in an accessible public space Shared identity and pride in community Concepts: Tissue, Fabric, Square, Street, Alley, Boulevard, Urban Block, etc.
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Study Notes
Urban Fabric Concepts
- Boulevard: a broad avenue or street with roads in both directions, sidewalks for commercial or mixed uses, trees, and greenery in great scale, connecting one side of the city to the other
- Urban Block: Smallest unit of the city's fabric; central element of urban planning. Surrounded by streets on 3 sides, with buildings connected along the street. Accommodates a mix of uses and provides a space for building urban settings.
- Alley: A narrow pedestrian path that serves as a shortcut, running between buildings. No sidewalks, crosswalks, or greenery.
- Square: Huge, open space surrounded by buildings, serving as a meeting point for cars and people. Centers of social and commercial interchange, often famous historical places.
- Highway: High-speed traffic road connecting cities, for industrial vehicles. Not for pedestrians. No greenery.
- Street: Public road connecting towns and cities on a larger scale.
The Importance of Public Realm
- The Public Realm is a concept that describes accessible public spaces where people can gather and interact. It includes things like libraries, pathways, parks, sidewalks, plazas, and publicly owned streets.
- The Public Realm is important because it is the foundation of a thriving city. It allows for human interaction, fosters a sense of belonging, and promotes social and economic well-being.
- Cities are human creations and the Public Realm is a core element that affects their overall character.
- Threats to the Public Realm include economic policies, technological change, development, and societal perceptions that can contribute to social and physical segregation.
What Happens in the Public Realm
- People talk, work, play, meet, shop, and dance.
- It's crucial for learning social cues, interacting, and sharing ideas which promotes well-being.
- The Public Realm fosters a sense of community, belonging, and shared identity.
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Description
This quiz explores the significance of public spaces accessible to all individuals for free, where people can gather and exchange diverse viewpoints. The importance of public areas like libraries, parks, and plazas are highlighted.
