Principles of Urban Design (suburban, planner, schools, issues)

[MantaRay]

I agree with the article. I think green/planted street medians and/or green buffers between sidewalks and streets really enhance the visual appeal of a location.

[pantin23]

1.61803398875 is considered the most pleasing ratio, also known as the golden ratio

[darkeconomist]

Originally Posted by pantin23

1.61803398875 is considered the most pleasing ratio, also known as the golden ratio

While I agree with the article, I'm sure I wouldn't go as far as to apply a precise ratio to a species whose brain does not do precision. I'm of the belief that each individual will have a preference for any given space at any given moment and that preference will be vague/imprecise and unique to that individual for that time and place.

[dweebo2220]

ideal urban design!:


from: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MbPvhP5PTm...n+Street+2.jpg

[darkeconomist]

Originally Posted by dweebo2220

ideal urban design!:


from: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MbPvhP5PTm...n+Street+2.jpg

I think the width of the street would invite too much and too fast of traffic, thereby discouraging pedestrians. Otherwise, yes.

[jobaba]

Originally Posted by darkeconomist

I think the width of the street would invite too much and too fast of traffic, thereby discouraging pedestrians. Otherwise, yes.

Lol. I think that's Disneyland.

[darkeconomist]

Originally Posted by jobaba

Lol. I think that's Disneyland.

I noticed that it was Disney. The Mickey balloons might have been the giveaway. But I was referring to it as if it was a real street.

[jobaba]

Originally Posted by darkeconomist

I noticed that it was Disney. The Mickey balloons might have been the giveaway. But I was referring to it as if it was a real street.

Gotcha.

In an urban design sense, the street is not wide enough I'd say. No room for parking spaces, any kind of divider, and certainly no room for a bike lane.

The sidewalks are wide enough, but any kind of outdoor seating would make walkability difficult.

[memph]

Originally Posted by jobaba

The sidewalks are wide enough, but any kind of outdoor seating would make walkability difficult.

This is the second widest street in Dubrovnik's walled city.
Dubrovnik, Croatia - Google Maps

[jobaba]

Originally Posted by memph

This is the second widest street in Dubrovnik's walled city.
Dubrovnik, Croatia - Google Maps

It's beautiful for sure. I'm not sure that kind of development is realistic in the US. Because new development and New Urbanism is usually confined to places where people need autos.

Here's one with a good ratio, matching facade, setback, building height, with ample parking and use of one way streets to save space...

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