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Urban design qualities handbook
Urban design is…
The planning framework
articulates a three-dimensional vision for improvement of the area
A wonderful variety of architectural forms is included whilst fully integrating with the existing townscape
Urban design qualities
Permeability move and connect
Vitality exciting places
Variety diversity ‘the spice of life’
Legibility where am I? How do I get there?
Robustness change and adapt as required
Good qualities in urban design are achieved
through urban design principles
Permeability
Permeability
Permeability
Vitality
Variety
Variety
Above/below: Oxford’s Gloucester Green has housing, offices, shops and is used regularly as an open market
Legibility
Legibility
Path
Edge
Node
Landmark
District
Legibility
Legibility
Legibility
Legibility
Legibility
Robustness
Open space can accommodate many activities
Above: Former market hall is now a museum
Below: Interior provides space for exhibits
Robustness
Robustness
Below: This Amsterdam street is shared by pedestrians, trams and other vehicles