KEVIN LYNCH -

MENTAL MAPS PRINCIPLES- 4

4. EDGES-
• Edges are linear elements that form boundaries between areas or linear breaks in continuity (e.g. shores,
railway cuts, walls).
• The strongest edges are continuous in form, and often impenetrable to cross movement

Edge(footpath , boundary wall and

` road edge ) demarcating Azad
Maidan and Station’s entry exit
and footpath

Edge(road edge ) demarcating CST

station and the supporting
activities around it
KEVIN LYNCH -
MENTAL MAPS PRINCIPLES- 4
4. EDGES-
• Edges are linear elements that form boundaries between areas or linear breaks in continuity (e.g. shores,
railway cuts, walls).
• The strongest edges are continuous in form, and often impenetrable to cross movement

Edge( railway track –roads and

surrounding structures

Edge(waterfront ) Marine drive

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Edge(port and inland dockyard )

Indira Dock