New Urbanism.pptx

new urbanism

1. New -Urbanism Dr. Hoshyar Q. Rasul (SPU)

2. 2  the most important planning movement in this century, and is about creating a better future for us all.  It is an international movement to reform the design of the built environment, and is about raising our quality of life and standard of living by creating better places to live. Introduction

3. . New Urbanism 3 - The most popular of the recent urban movements is New Urbanism. - Its theoretical foundation relies upon creating lively neighborhoods that possess diverse of styles of living. - Constructed upon Jane Jacobs's idea of "organized complexity" a city, neighborhood, or town is a complex organism consisting of interconnected parts.

4. New Urbanism The principles of New Urbanism were first created in the 1980s as an alternative to the suburban sprawl that was characterized by low-density zoning, and single-use buildings and homes that had become popular after the end of World War II. Underscored by the desire to make cities more walkable and remove the dependence upon cars, New Urbanism reflects on historical precedents and seeks to return to a more traditional planning strategy as seen in places like Charleston, South Carolina, and Georgetown in Washington, D.C.

5. The Principles of New Urbanism The principles of the New Urbanism are defined by a Charter, which was developed between 1993 and 1996 by a broad range of architects, planners, interested citizens, scholars, elected officials, and developers.

6. The Principles of New Urbanism Its principles are divided into three categories : The Region : Metropolis, City and Town The Neighborhood , the District, and the Corridor The Block , the Street, and the Building

7. The Region For new urbanists, the region is the overall context for all planning. That means planning must often cross traditional jurisdictional lines in order to create a healthy region.

8. The Region Towns and cities within a region should have clear boundaries, contributing to a sense of place. The land between towns should be preserved as open space — wilderness or farm-land. These edges are as important as the centers to the success of New Urbanism.

9. The Neighborhood Diverse, walkable neighborhoods are what distinguish New Urbanism from other modern development styles. Each neighborhood has a center and an edge. The center should be a public space , whether a square, a green, or an important intersection.

10. The Neighborhood The optimal size of a neighborhood is a quarter-mile from center to edge. For most people, a quarter mile is a five-minut e walk. For a neighborhood to feel walkable, many daily needs should be supplied within this five-minute walk. That includes not only homes , but stores, workplaces, schools, houses of worship, and recreational areas . People within a quarter-mile radius will walk to a major transit stop.

11. The Block, Street, and Building - In New Urbanism, streets are safe, comfortable, interesting places for people to walk and meet. - Buildings open onto sidewalks, rather than parking lots. - New urbanist streets use buildings to provide a con- sistent and understandable edge.

12.  Walkability Most things within a 10-minute walk of home and work Pedestrian friendly street design (buildings close to street; porches, windows & doors; tree-lined streets; on street parking; hidden parking lots; garages in rear lane; narrow, slow speed streets) Pedestrian streets free of cars in special cases  Connectivity Interconnected street grid network disperses traffic & eases walking Hierarchy of narrow streets, boulevards, and alleys High quality pedestrian network and public realm makes walking pleasurable.  Mixed-used and Diversity A mix of shops, offices, apartments, and homes on-site. Mixed-use within neighborhoods, within blocks, and within buildings -Diversity of people – ages, income levels, cultures, and races

13. 13  Traditional Neighborhood Structure Discernable center and edge -Public space at center -Importance of quality public realm; public open space designed as civic art -Contains a range of uses and densities within 10-minute walk  Increased Density More buildings, residences, shops, and services closer together for ease of walking, to enable a more efficient use of services and resources, and to create a more convenient, enjoyable place to live.  Smart Transportation A network of high-quality trains connecting cities, towns, and neighborhoods together. - Pedestrian-friendly design that encourages a greater use of bicycles, rollerblades, scooters, and walking as daily transportation

14. 14  Sustainability Minimal environmental impact of development and its operations Eco-friendly technologies, respect for ecology and value of natural systems Energy efficiency - Less uses of finite fuels - More local production - More walking, less driving  Quality of Life Taken together these add up to a high quality of life well worth living, and create places that enrich, uplift, and inspire the human spirit. "The sum of human happiness increases because of New Urbanism" – Andres Duany

15. Summary - New Urbanism is inspiring political leaders eager to solve social, economic, and traffic problems all at once — while making cities and towns more beautiful and dignified . - Environmentalists, businesspeople, politicians, developers, and citizens are coming together to support the development strategy called New Urbanism , and the policies of Smart Growth. - Together , we will create better cities and towns ..

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