The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs
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What does legibility refer to in urban design?

  • Designing places to stimulate public activity
  • Organizing an environment within an imageable and coherent pattern (correct)
  • Recognizing & valuing the differences between one place and another
  • Locating people in time and place

    • Which term is defined by the use of spatial and environmental cues to move from one place to another?

  • Animation
  • Wayfinding (correct)
  • Order & incident
  • Complementary mixed uses

    • What is the primary focus of complementary mixed uses in urban design?

  • Locating activities to allow constructive interaction between them (correct)
  • Balancing consistency and variety in the urban environment
  • Stimulating public activity
  • Supporting varied intended use of places

    • Which aspect of urban design involves shaping places to support their varied intended use?

    <p>Function &amp; fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key focus of character & meaning in urban design?

    <p>Recognizing &amp; valuing the differences between one place and another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urban design consideration involves locating people in time and place, including respect for heritage and support of contemporary culture?

    <p>Continuity and change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of urban design as the design and management of the public realm entail?

    <p>Designing and managing the public spaces between buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does Kevin Lynch's 'Image of the City' focus on in relation to urban design?

    <p>Appreciation of the urban environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of creating aesthetically pleasing and cohesive urban environments?

    <p>To enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the public face of buildings, spaces between frontages, and the activities taking place in between?

    <p>Public realm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect emphasized by the Social Usage Tradition in urban design?

    <p>Enhancing quality of life through supporting social and cultural activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jane Jacobs argue about the city's potential to be a work of art?

    <p>The city could never be a work of art due to its vitality, complexity, and intensity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does urban design differentiate itself from other design fields according to the text?

    <p>It emphasizes the diversity of activities and the support for functions in a city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does urban typology focus on in urban design?

    <p>Identifying and grouping buildings and urban spaces based on their essential characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does urban structure refer to in the context of urban design?

    <p>The physical layout and arrangement of land use in urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is accessibility defined within the realm of urban design?

    <p>It is largely determined by the design of the urban grid and ease of access to public spaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT a focus area in urban design according to the text?

    <p>Softscape elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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