Urbanism final II

income diversity
- favorable in new urbanism
- offering a range of housing options for a wide range of income levels
legibility of public space

Being able to figure out what an area is about and knowing how to get out
mass transit

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microclimate of public space
- tall buildings can block the sun completely
- having north-south facing plazas are terrible
- trees and fountains to reduce heat
mixed income designs
- having another dwelling on a lot
- adds additional income for a family
- creates a more mixed income/diverse neighborhood
model affordability code
- push for affordable housing,
- mandate housing or create incentives for diversity bonuses
neccessities for making transit work
- must be:
- frequent & predictable
- must have a route that is direct, logical
- the stop must be safe and dignified
new urbanism and affordability

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pedestrian malls
- walking only places
- requirements:
- 1.destination, a reason for people to visit
- 2. must be enough pedestrians to begin with
pedestrian-oriented streets
- streets where cars aren't allowed
- people are allowed to walk or ride bicycles

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Urbanism final II

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Updated

2012-12-08T20:50:29Z

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