CITB02H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Urban Design, Urban Studies, Jan Gehl
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More associated with the discipline of geography and urban studies. Scope includes, but is broader than urban design. More associated with the discipline of (landscape) architecture, but scope is broader than individual building, unlike with regular architecture. Focus on land use patterns (distribution of space) and transportation infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, bike paths, railroad tracks). "the design of spaces" (william h. whyte): people tend to sit most where there are places to sit. "three types of outdoor activities" (jan gehl): when outdoor areas are of poor quality, only strictly necessary activities occur. "when outdoor areas are of high quality, necessary activities take place with approximately the same frequency - though they clearly tend to take a longer time, because the physical conditions are better. Includes: going for a walk, going swimming, playing sports, etc: "resultant" activities: having conversations, listening and hearing others - situations that occur spontaneously, placemaking (project for public spaces):
