12 Questions
What greatly influences the extent and character of outdoor activities?
Physical planning
In cities with multistory buildings, underground parking facilities, and extensive automobile traffic, what is typically lacking?
Pedestrian traffic
Why do most residents prefer to remain indoors in certain types of cities?
Poor outdoor conditions near buildings
What kind of spaces are described as large and impersonal in the text?
Outdoor spaces
What do planning decisions have the power to influence according to the text?
Patterns of activities
In what kind of cities are outdoor stays in public areas often very poor?
"Modernized" European cities
What type of city is described as a living city in the text?
A city with low buildings, foot traffic accommodations, and good outdoor areas
What is the significance of quality improvement to daily and social activities in the cities?
It increases the number of outdoor activities
What effect did establishing pedestrian streets or traffic-free zones have in existing urban areas?
Doubled the number of pedestrians and increased time spent outdoors
What was the outcome of an experimental increase in the number of seats on a pedestrian street in Melbourne?
Increased seated activities by 88%
In which cities did a 1978 survey find a direct connection between street quality and street activity?
Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide
What distinguishes Italian cities with pedestrian streets from car-oriented neighboring cities?
Climate conditions
Explore how physical planning decisions can significantly impact the extent and character of outdoor activities in cities. Learn about the spectrum of possibilities in creating lively or lifeless urban environments through planning choices.
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