Urban Design and Key Components of an Effective Approach PDF
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This document discusses urban design, outlining its process and focusing on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and community-oriented environments. It details elements like the role of urban design, reasons for its importance, and various architects' influences in urban design. The discussion includes factors such as population density, infrastructure, and public spaces.
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***[URBAN DESIGN AND KEY COMPONENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH]*** **URBAN DESIGN** **Urban design** is the process of shaping the **physical setting** for life in cities, towns, and villages. It involves the **arrangement and design of buildings**, public spaces, transportation...
***[URBAN DESIGN AND KEY COMPONENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH]*** **URBAN DESIGN** **Urban design** is the process of shaping the **physical setting** for life in cities, towns, and villages. It involves the **arrangement and design of buildings**, public spaces, transportation systems, services, and amenities to create functional, attractive, and sustainable environments. **focusing on the large-scale organization and design of urban areas.** **ROLE OF URBAN DESIGN** - Urban design is the **process of giving form, shape, and character** to groups of buildings, entire neighborhoods, and the city as a whole**.** - Often referred to as **"The Art of Making Places,"** urban design focuses on creating environments that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and conducive to community life. EX. Intramuros, Manila & Bonifacio Global City **REASON TO DESIGN AND BUILD A PLACES THAT SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY.** 1. For freedom and choice of mobility 2. For great public spaces 3. For healthy lifestyle opportunities 4. To protect the environments 5. To make your community unique +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **URBAN** | **RURAL** | +===================================+===================================+ | -High population density | -Lower population density | | | | | -High density of built | -Low density of built | | infrastructure | infrastructure | | | | | -More economic opportunity | -Mainly agriculture | | | | | -Easy access to services | -Less accessible to services. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ ***[ARCHITECTS AND URBAN DESIGN]*** 1. **DANIEL HUDSON BURNHAM (1846-1912)** - Best known for his role in shaping urban landscape of several major cities. - Proponent of the **CITY BEAUTIFUL MOVEMENT.** - Burnham lake - Manila city planning (1904) 2. **KEVIN LYNCH (1918-1984)** - Best known for his work on urban form and perception of cities. - His famous book **THE IMAGE OF THE CITY (1960)"** and mental maps. **5 ELEMENTS OF CITY IMAGE** 1. **PATHS --** routes that people use to navigate. 2. **EDGES-** boundaries or barriers that separate areas. 3. **DISTRICT-** larger section of the city that have their own distinct character. 4. **NODES-** strategic spots in a city where important activities are concentrated. 5. **LANDMARK-** object or structure that stands out. 3. **EBENEZER HOWARD (1850-1928)** - Founder of the **GARDEN CITY MOVEMENT** has a lasting impact on urban design The idea was to provide clean industries, low-rent housing , services to the poor, a healthy country air environment. **A process diagram from Meyer Wolfe's** **Stage 1: DEFINITIONAL..** Preliminary study. Identifing client, gathering background **Stage 2: CONCEPTUAL.** Alternative Exploration. Formula Spatial hypotheses with development **Stage 3: EVALUATIVE.** Alternative Evaluation. Break down alternative quantitvely By form and pattern. **Stage 4: DICISIONS.** Synthesis trade-off model. **HIERACHY OF SETTLEMENT.** - A way to rank and organize settlement based on the size and range of services. +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | **URBAN** | **SUB-URBAN** | **RURAL** | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | Metropolis | Municipality | Brgy. In towns | | | | | | City | Town | Barrios | | | | | | | Well-developed brgy. | Sittios | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ **POPULATION DENSITY** Provide the number of people living on a given area of land. a. **Cities** population of at least 50,000 (\>1,500 per km2) b. **Towns** **and semi dense areas.** 5000 with a density of at least 300 per km2 c. **Rural areas.** Low density (\
