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What are considered important characteristics of a district as perceived by inhabitants?
What are considered important characteristics of a district as perceived by inhabitants?
According to Lynch, how do landmarks influence users' perception of urban environments?
According to Lynch, how do landmarks influence users' perception of urban environments?
What was a primary objective of Lynch's five-year study involving three American cities?
What was a primary objective of Lynch's five-year study involving three American cities?
How are districts conceptualized in Lynch's study?
How are districts conceptualized in Lynch's study?
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What does Lynch suggest about the sequential series of landmarks when navigating a city?
What does Lynch suggest about the sequential series of landmarks when navigating a city?
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What is the definition of urban fabric?
What is the definition of urban fabric?
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Which of the following accurately describes the concept of density in urban design?
Which of the following accurately describes the concept of density in urban design?
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What is the typical width of minor streets in an urban layout?
What is the typical width of minor streets in an urban layout?
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Which type of urban space is characterized by a broad street of major importance, often lined with trees?
Which type of urban space is characterized by a broad street of major importance, often lined with trees?
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How is the floor area ratio generally calculated in urban planning?
How is the floor area ratio generally calculated in urban planning?
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What is meant by marginal access streets in urban design?
What is meant by marginal access streets in urban design?
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In the context of urban design, what primarily influences the circulation system of a city?
In the context of urban design, what primarily influences the circulation system of a city?
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What is one of the primary concerns of city functions as mentioned in the context?
What is one of the primary concerns of city functions as mentioned in the context?
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What does incentive zoning allow builders and developers to do?
What does incentive zoning allow builders and developers to do?
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Who proposed the multiple nuclei model of urban structure?
Who proposed the multiple nuclei model of urban structure?
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Which characteristic is associated with cluster zoning?
Which characteristic is associated with cluster zoning?
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In urban models, what do abstractions attempt to explain?
In urban models, what do abstractions attempt to explain?
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In the context of urban function, which type of residential area is NOT mentioned?
In the context of urban function, which type of residential area is NOT mentioned?
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What is a key feature that incentive zoning encourages developers to include?
What is a key feature that incentive zoning encourages developers to include?
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Under the multiple nuclei model, how are urban functions organized?
Under the multiple nuclei model, how are urban functions organized?
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What is a major benefit of using urban models in city planning?
What is a major benefit of using urban models in city planning?
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What does the term 'urban spatial patterns' refer to?
What does the term 'urban spatial patterns' refer to?
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What is the primary purpose of rehabilitation in the context of urban environments?
What is the primary purpose of rehabilitation in the context of urban environments?
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Which term refers to the process of introducing a new population into an occupied area?
Which term refers to the process of introducing a new population into an occupied area?
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What does centralization in urban land use patterning imply?
What does centralization in urban land use patterning imply?
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What is a significant outcome of gentrification?
What is a significant outcome of gentrification?
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Which of the following best illustrates the concept of environmental preservation?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of environmental preservation?
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What does the term 'block-busting' refer to in urban dynamics?
What does the term 'block-busting' refer to in urban dynamics?
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Which of the following defines a 'Conservation Area' in urban planning?
Which of the following defines a 'Conservation Area' in urban planning?
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Which of the following terms is used interchangeably with preservation but emphasizes adaptation?
Which of the following terms is used interchangeably with preservation but emphasizes adaptation?
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What are long-range impacts of proposed projects likely to include?
What are long-range impacts of proposed projects likely to include?
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What is the minimum right of way (ROW) width for a National Road?
What is the minimum right of way (ROW) width for a National Road?
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Which city structure is characterized by development positioned around a central open space?
Which city structure is characterized by development positioned around a central open space?
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In what scenario can pedestrian and vehicular circulation be mixed?
In what scenario can pedestrian and vehicular circulation be mixed?
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What defines the Linear city structure?
What defines the Linear city structure?
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What is the minimum ROW required for a Municipal Road?
What is the minimum ROW required for a Municipal Road?
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Which of the following describes an 'Articulated Sheet'?
Which of the following describes an 'Articulated Sheet'?
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What is a primary function of cities as mentioned?
What is a primary function of cities as mentioned?
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What type of road is characterized by a minimum ROW of 15 m?
What type of road is characterized by a minimum ROW of 15 m?
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What is a characteristic of a Star city structure?
What is a characteristic of a Star city structure?
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Study Notes
Urban Forms and Function
- Urban fabric is the physical structure of cities and towns, including streets, buildings, landscaping, signage, and infrastructure.
- Landform (topography) affects urban patterns, influencing circulation, building design, utility systems, and area dimensions.
- Relationship with nature includes landscaping, waterways, and natural elements in the urban environment.
- City shapes include radial, rectilinear, star, ring, linear, branch, sheet, and articulated sheet formations. Constellations are groups of cities near each other, with a satellite pattern around a central hub.
Fundamentals of Urban Design
- Urban size and density are measured by population per area, families per block, houses per area, building floor area per section, and automobile populations. Floor area ratio (FAR) relates built area to lot area
- Routes (outlying and approach) help users understand the city fabric.
- Rights of way (ROW) are areas for highways, streets, and roads of various classifications (national, provincial, city, municipal, barangay roads), with varying minimum widths.
- Urban spaces include public areas like plazas, parks, and playgrounds.
- Architectural considerations include scale, character/theme, and grain/texture of buildings.
- Inhabitant characteristics include ethnicity, social class, sex, and activities.
- Urban movement includes pedestrian and vehicular circulation, potentially mixed if traffic is controlled, and/or layers are used.
- City functions include economic activity (production, markets), defense/protection, worship/government, and transportation.
- Education and culture are also important urban functions.
Urban Models
- Concentric zone model (Burgess): proposes a city grows from a central business district (CBD) outward in concentric rings of different land uses.
- Sector model (Hoyt): assumes uses grow from the CBD outward in sectors along transportation lines.
- Multiple nuclei model (Harris and Ullman): indicates cities develop around multiple nodes based on varying accessibility requirements.
Land Use Planning and Zoning
- Zoning regulates land use based on growth patterns, protecting public health, welfare, and safety.
- Incentive zoning offers incentives to developers for incorporating desirable features (plazas, arcades).
- Cluster zoning enacts specific zoning for certain development projects.
Urban Design Guidelines
- Floor area ratio (FAR) and floor space index (FSI) measure built-up area of buildings to plot areas.
- Urban design controls elements like building heights, setbacks, building bulk, and architectural characters.
Environmental Impact and Preservation
- Environmental impact statements evaluate project effects on the environment, considering existing conditions, impacts, alternatives, and long-term consequences.
- Environmental preservation restricts development in sensitive areas like wetlands or coastal areas.
- Conservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse involve maintaining, improving, and converting old buildings to new uses.
- Urban renewal focuses on renovating aged urban areas.
Mental Mapping
- Mental maps reflect individual perceptions and understandings of urban environments.
- Kevin Lynch's work "The Image of the City" studied how people perceive and interact with their city surroundings. Key elements include paths, nodes, landmarks, edges, and districts.
- Imageability concerns how easily navigable and memorable an environment is.
Characteristics of High Imageability
- Identity, organization, visual clarity, and sensory richness contribute to high imageability creating strong emotional responses.
Responsive Environments
- Permeability refers to the accessibility of spaces and routes.
- Robustness emphasizes the versatility and adaptability to accommodate different activities and uses.
- Variety considers diversity in forms, uses, and meanings.
- Legibility emphasizes clarity of layout and organization.
- Visual appropriateness matches visual appeal with functions and context.
- Richness emphasizes varied sensory experiences.
- Personalization considers how individuals put their own mark on the environment.
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Test your understanding of urban design and the physical structures that shape cities. This quiz covers topics such as urban fabric, landform influences, and city shapes. Explore how nature and urban elements interplay in the development of urban environments.