Urban design improves the experience, attractiveness, and identity of neighborhoods through their design. Rather than focusing on the design of a specific place, urban design considers how different elements throughout a neighborhood come together to create memorable places.
The neighborhood area planning process uses an urban design framework to better understand what community’s priorities are for accessing and improving neighborhood public places. The framework includes: 1) events and activities to understand and establish urban design priorities; and 2) maps and narrative to document and visualize where new urban design opportunities may be.
Urban design can help...
Examples of places
Community Gathering Spaces
Foster a sense of belonging and community within these spaces
Emphasize these areas as the “heart” of the neighborhood, including for special events
Schools, libraries, community centers, community parks
Parks and Plazas
Offer opportunities for leisure, people- and nature-watching, and exercise
Gives people from all backgrounds a place to meet, socialize, and build relationships
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