The Characteristics of a Well-Planned Town
A well planned town is characterised by:
Character
A place with its own identity
To promote character in townscape and landscape by responding to and reinforcing locally distinctive patterns of development, landscape and culture.
Continuity and enclosure
A place where public and private spaces are clearly distinguished To promote the continuity of street frontages and the enclosure of space by development which clearly defines private and public areas.
Quality of the public realm
A place with attractive and successful outdoor areas
To promote public spaces and routes that are attractive, safe, uncluttered and work effectively for all in society, including disabled and elderly people.
Ease of movement
A place that is easy to get to and move through
To promote accessibility and local permeability by making places that connect with each other and are easy to move through, putting people before traffic and integrating land uses and transport.
Legibility
A place that has a clear image and is easy to understand
To promote legibility through development that provides recognisable routes, intersections and landmarks to help people find their way around.
Adaptability
A place that can change easily
To promote adaptability through development that can respond to changing social, technological and economic conditions.
Diversity
A place with variety and choice
To promote diversity and choice through a mix of compatible developments and uses that work together to create viable places that respond to local needs.
Issues Concerning Mr. Hodgin's Options
Mixed Use
Creating a mix of uses can help to attract people to live, work and play in the same area; The mix can be at the scale of the building (one use above another), the street (one use next to another) or the neighbourhood (groups of uses next to others). Vital places often have a mix of uses which involves different people using the same parts of a building or place at
Character
A place with its own identity
To promote character in townscape and landscape by responding to and reinforcing locally distinctive patterns of development, landscape and culture.
Continuity and enclosure
A place where public and private spaces are clearly distinguished To promote the continuity of street frontages and the enclosure of space by development which clearly defines private and public areas.
Quality of the public realm
A place with attractive and successful outdoor areas
To promote public spaces and routes that are attractive, safe, uncluttered and work effectively for all in society, including disabled and elderly people.
Ease of movement
A place that is easy to get to and move through
To promote accessibility and local permeability by making places that connect with each other and are easy to move through, putting people before traffic and integrating land uses and transport.
Legibility
A place that has a clear image and is easy to understand
To promote legibility through development that provides recognisable routes, intersections and landmarks to help people find their way around.
Adaptability
A place that can change easily
To promote adaptability through development that can respond to changing social, technological and economic conditions.
Diversity
A place with variety and choice
To promote diversity and choice through a mix of compatible developments and uses that work together to create viable places that respond to local needs.
Issues Concerning Mr. Hodgin's Options
Mixed Use
Creating a mix of uses can help to attract people to live, work and play in the same area; The mix can be at the scale of the building (one use above another), the street (one use next to another) or the neighbourhood (groups of uses next to others). Vital places often have a mix of uses which involves different people using the same parts of a building or place at