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What does the term 'public spaces' refer to in urban design?
What does the term 'public spaces' refer to in urban design?
- Regions defined exclusively by their architectural features
- Private areas restricted to certain individuals
- Areas that only serve commercial purposes
- Spaces where people gather to enjoy the city (correct)
Which aspect of urban design primarily contributes to a city's unique identity?
Which aspect of urban design primarily contributes to a city's unique identity?
- The specific arrangement of street networks (correct)
- The individual buildings that compose the city
- The overall landscape of the city
- The presence of traffic signals and signs
What is a key consideration when designing public spaces?
What is a key consideration when designing public spaces?
- Creating a timeline for development
- Limiting accessibility for certain groups
- Ensuring timelessness and practicality (correct)
- Maximizing commercial activity
Which term describes the role of streets in urban design?
Which term describes the role of streets in urban design?
What does the concept of legibility in urban design involve?
What does the concept of legibility in urban design involve?
In urban design, what role do buildings play?
In urban design, what role do buildings play?
What should be considered in landscaping according to urban design principles?
What should be considered in landscaping according to urban design principles?
Which term best describes 'esplanade' in urban settings?
Which term best describes 'esplanade' in urban settings?
What principle of urban design focuses on enhancing connectivity among spaces?
What principle of urban design focuses on enhancing connectivity among spaces?
What does the term 'lungs of a city' refer to in urban design?
What does the term 'lungs of a city' refer to in urban design?
What is the primary function of a 'main street' in urban design?
What is the primary function of a 'main street' in urban design?
How do walls contribute to a city’s identity according to urban design principles?
How do walls contribute to a city’s identity according to urban design principles?
Which factor is NOT typically addressed in urban design for buildings?
Which factor is NOT typically addressed in urban design for buildings?
Which of the following elements does not typically belong to the definition of 'landscape' in urban design?
Which of the following elements does not typically belong to the definition of 'landscape' in urban design?
What does 'public realm of a place' primarily involve in urban design?
What does 'public realm of a place' primarily involve in urban design?
How do buildings contribute to urban design?
How do buildings contribute to urban design?
What principle emphasizes limiting the number of navigation choices for users?
What principle emphasizes limiting the number of navigation choices for users?
Which element does Kevin Lynch identify as essential for constructing a city?
Which element does Kevin Lynch identify as essential for constructing a city?
What is meant by the term 'imageability' in urban design?
What is meant by the term 'imageability' in urban design?
Which principle involves using visual cues to show what is ahead in a city?
Which principle involves using visual cues to show what is ahead in a city?
According to the principles of effective wayfinding, what should be avoided?
According to the principles of effective wayfinding, what should be avoided?
What type of element is NOT classified under imageability according to the content?
What type of element is NOT classified under imageability according to the content?
What does creating regions of differing visual characters help facilitate in urban design?
What does creating regions of differing visual characters help facilitate in urban design?
What is a key aspect of the 'image of the city' according to the understanding of urban perception?
What is a key aspect of the 'image of the city' according to the understanding of urban perception?
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Study Notes
Landscape Elements of Urban Design
- Shape and articulate space
- Consists of Buildings, Public Spaces, Streets, Transportation and Landscaping
Buildings
- Walls of a city
- History, image, architectural styles
- Groups of buildings create a sense of place
- Living Room of a city
Public Spaces
- Where people come together
- Connection between spaces and place
- Defined by physical dimension
- Character and Beauty
- Lungs of a city
Streets
- Pattern of street networks makes each city unique
- Main Street, Overpass, Skyway, Esplanade
Main Street
- Focal point for shops and retailers
- Reference to retailing and socializing
Overpass
- Pedestrian bridge or footbridge
Esplanade
- Long, open, level area next to river/large body of water
- Where people may walk
Landscape
- Defines character and beauty of a city
- Creates soft, contrasting spaces
Kevin Lynch
- American urban planner and author
- Ease with which people understand the layout of a place
- Concept of Legibility
Concept of Legibility
- Understanding the layout of a city
- Creation of unique identities for each location
- Planning
Buildings (again)
- How buildings should look like
- Heritage Ordinance
- Urban Spaces
- Consider the use, people, and other means
- Furniture, interests, inclusivity, functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability
Public Spaces (again)
- Should be timeless, practical, and welcoming
- Connects people, services, and transportation
- Consider utilities for a sense of security
Street (again)
- Veins of a city
- Connects landmarks, etc.
- Traffic is incurable due to population growth
Landscaping (again)
- Softscape and hardscape
- Consider the types of plants (maintenance)
Principles of Urban Design
- Character
- Continuity and Enclosure
- Public Realm
- Ease of Movement
- Legibility
- Use of landmarks to provide orientation cues and memorable locations
Principles for Effective Wayfinding
- Create identity at each location, different from all others
- Create well-structured paths
- Create regions of differing visual characters
- Don't give the user too many choices in navigation
- Use survey views
- Provide signs at decision points to help wayfinding decisions
- Use sight lines to show what's ahead
Kevin Lynch's City Image
- Constructed in space, but of a vast scale
- Described with it's surroundings and elements
- Explains that people's perception of the city is important
- Going through a city from the viewers mind is "Image of the City"
- Elements like nodes, paths, districts, edges, landmarks make a city
- To make a visual plan (map)
- Understand problems, opportunities, and use them in designing a city
Concecpt of Imageability
- Quality of physical object, which gives an observer a strong vivid image
- Instantly recognizable
- Elements placed in good form, increase human ability to see and remember patterns
- These patterns make it easier to learn
- Contents of the city images, which are referable to physical form, can conveniently be classified into five types
Imageability
- Elements placed in good form, increase human ability to see and remember patterns.
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