This document discusses various techniques for urban design including sidewalks, street corners, trees and landscaping, planters, seating, trash bins, public art, screening, cafe space, event spaces, fixtures and utility zones, and lighting. Sidewalks are important for pedestrian mobility and community character. Street corners and trees/landscaping enhance pedestrian comfort and social interaction. Planters, seating, and trash bins make walking more pleasant. Public art, screening, and cafe space add interest and activity. Event spaces allow community gathering. Fixtures, utility zones, and lighting improve pedestrian safety and experience.
This document discusses various techniques for urban design including sidewalks, street corners, trees and landscaping, planters, seating, trash bins, public art, screening, cafe space, event spaces, fixtures and utility zones, and lighting. Sidewalks are important for pedestrian mobility and community character. Street corners and trees/landscaping enhance pedestrian comfort and social interaction. Planters, seating, and trash bins make walking more pleasant. Public art, screening, and cafe space add interest and activity. Event spaces allow community gathering. Fixtures, utility zones, and lighting improve pedestrian safety and experience.
This document discusses various techniques for urban design including sidewalks, street corners, trees and landscaping, planters, seating, trash bins, public art, screening, cafe space, event spaces, fixtures and utility zones, and lighting. Sidewalks are important for pedestrian mobility and community character. Street corners and trees/landscaping enhance pedestrian comfort and social interaction. Planters, seating, and trash bins make walking more pleasant. Public art, screening, and cafe space add interest and activity. Event spaces allow community gathering. Fixtures, utility zones, and lighting improve pedestrian safety and experience.
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TECHNIQUES
ANUP KUMAR SINHA MASTER OF URBAN PLANNING
ARCHITECT | urban designer DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE B.Arch. | M.Arch. B I T MESRA, RANCHI. SIDE WALKS pedestrian friendly street (safety, comfort, accessibility, efficient mobility) outdoor, a gathering place. And define community character.
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SIDE WALKS
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STREET CORNERS: increase pedestrian space, opportunity for social interaction safe refuge while waiting to cross the street.
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STREET CORNERS:
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TREES AND LANDSCAPES: buffer between sidewalk and street help pedestrians feel more comfortable walking along the street
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TREES AND LANDSCAPES:
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PLANTERS: (MOVEABLE & RAISED)
MOVEABLE -
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PLANTERS: (MOVEABLE & RAISED)
MOVEABLE -
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PLANTERS: (MOVEABLE & RAISED)
RAISED -
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PLANTERS: (MOVEABLE & RAISED)
RAISED -
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SEATING waiting and resting area along walkways provide welcome relief to pedestrian sit together, interact and observe.
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SEATING
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TRASH BIN strategically located garbage bins and cigarette ash can help area clean and attractive
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TRASH BIN;
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PUBLIC ART: it establish unique Identity, enhance civic pride, depict a cultural or historic event add interest to public spaces.
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PUBLIC ART:
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SCREENING : visual buffer between pedestrians and vehicular spaces. public safety
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SCREENING :
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CAFÉ SPACE: active street frontage natural location for social interaction (Planned or sudden) even narrow side walks can have café-style seating
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CAFÉ SPACE: 12 foot sidewalks
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CAFÉ SPACE: 16 foot sidewalks
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CAFÉ SPACE:
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SPACIAL EVENT SPACES:
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SPACIAL EVENT SPACES:
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FIXTURES/UTILITY ZONE: buffer between street traffic and pedestrian travel zone it also location for lights, poles and signage
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FIXTURES/UTILITY ZONE:
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LIGHTINGS: increase security pedestrian safety and comfort