Urban Design Checklist For Study PDF

 

 MOHAMED SATHAK A. J. J. ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE   Approved by Council Council of Architec Architecture ture & affiliated to Anna Anna University, Chennai

34, Old Mahabalipuram Road, IT Highway, Egattur  – 603103 

------------------------- URBAN DESIGN – STUDY  – CHECKLIST FOR STUDY AND ANALYSIS ----------------------- -------------------

On A Broader Scale - Urban design study attributes include:

Macro Level: Image of the City •  Natural

setting

•  Axial

planning

•  Urban

• Functional districts• Conservation • Land

pattern and form•  Ridgelines

• 

Gateways

•  Infrastructure

use and activities • District character and amenities

Intermediate Level: Buildings and Space •  Composition •  Massing

and heights

•  Design

and architecture

•  Landmarks •  Urban

place and city

squares • Open space and parks • Streets and street pattern • Sidewalks and pedestrian • View corridors linkages • Connectivity and integration Micro Level: User Environment •  Human

scale •  Transition •  Harmony • Streetscape • Street furnishing • Advertisements and signage

• Materials,

colour, and textures

In detail For Study of the selected zone: Look for 1.  History, Evolution and Heritage (if any) any) a.  Study of its built and natural Heritage, and their inter-relationship. b.  Understanding the node structure and its evolution. c.  Study of the node morphology i.  Evolution ii.  Timeline iii.  Growth pattern(with reasons) iv.  Nodal developments v.  Landmarks vi.  Hierarchy of developments 2. 

Node Profile - Culture & Context  a.  Socio-Cultural profile of the selected area b.  Economic Profile, Incl. Production Activities, Tourism and an d Other Major Services. c.  Cultural practices and their relation with Urban Pattern/ Built Forms/ Public Spaces. i.  Religion/People/Occupation/Lifestyle ii.  Demography/economy iii.  Land use use => goals  

Building – Commercial/Public/Private/Semipublic/Residential/Institutional/Vacant

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 MOHAMED SATHAK A. J. J. ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE   Approved by Council Council of Architec Architecture ture & affiliated to Anna Anna University, Chennai

34, Old Mahabalipuram Road, IT Highway, Egattur  – 603103  3.  Urban Eco-System a.  Geographical settings at Regional level b.  Environmental Impacts c.  Urban development impact on ecology d.  Pollution – cause & reason i.  Pollution mapping e.  Environment & topography i.  Urban climate ii.  Urban form & environment  

Open space & built form

 

Micro climate

 

Street form

iii.  Vegetation & landscape iv.  Natural hazard zone? Cyclone/quake v.  Manmade hazard? f.  4.

Natural Resources’ identification  

Built Environment –Morphology Morphology   a.  Identification of Character Districts. b.  Study of built form typologies. c.  Understanding of the vernacular and contemporary Urban Development Patterns d.  Study of Typical Street characters and built Public Spaces i.  Chronological map ii.  Character iii.  Built/unbuilt/open spaces iv.  Building conditions v.  Building – street relationship/scale vi.  Street layout vii.  Color&character viii.  Materials used e.  Paths –node-axis f. 

Edge

g.  Visual character & skyline study h.  Grain & texture

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34, Old Mahabalipuram Road, IT Highway, Egattur  – 603103  Infrastructure   5. Infrastructure a.  Social Infrastructure b.  Physical Infrastructure i. 

Hard Road / highway MRTS Railways Canals/ferry Airport Seaport Electric power Natural gas Petroleum pipeline Drinking water supply Electric vehicles Sewerage/sewage Irrigation system Flood control Postal service Telephone /cable/internet

ii. 

Soft Bank Industrial park Agriculture Forest Fisheries Emergency  

Police

 

Fire

 

Ambulance

 

Military

Healthcare Educational Social welfare Recreation Sport Museum c.  Infrastructure through ages Water supply Electricity Drainage Sewerage Burial & cremation grounds Socio-cultural facilities and facilities For occasional festival activities

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 MOHAMED SATHAK A. J. J. ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE   Approved by Council Council of Architec Architecture ture & affiliated to Anna Anna University, Chennai

34, Old Mahabalipuram Road, IT Highway, Egattur  – 603103  transportation   6. Modes of transportation a.  Evolution – timeline b.  Connectivity Rail network – underground metro Waterways Airways c.  Network & Nodes(study & analysis) d.  Interchange node & links e.  Traffic flow f. 

Existing street layout

g.  Conflicts/Parking/Non-Cohesiveness/Intersections h.  Issues i. 

Design intervention(Proposal stage) …….. ………. ……….

6. Civics a.  Study of the urban development scenario (and its transformation), incl. real estate management, development financing and relevant planning policies. Activity chart(day cycle) i.  Commercial activities ii.  Informal activities-hawkers/street vendors iii.  Administrative iv.  Educational v.  Residential vi.  Transportation vii.  Cultural viii.  Other minor activites Activity survey i.  Density distribution diagram =>off time/peak time / holidays Activity mapping-(occur around) i.  Trees ii.  Street corner iii.  Pavements iv.  Shade Identify – analyse – issues – solutions/proposals  j. 

Guideline documents for the city and specific area.

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 MOHAMED SATHAK A. J. J. ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE   Approved by Council Council of Architec Architecture ture & affiliated to Anna Anna University, Chennai

34, Old Mahabalipuram Road, IT Highway, Egattur  – 603103 

The following checklist could be used in Analysis of the Study attributes:

Macro Level Natural

1.  Key attributes / components of the natural setting 2.  Direct and indirect impacts on physical and visual quality of natural landscape, cultural or socio-economic assets 3.  Compatibility with natural and landscaping setting Man-made 1.  Urban context

a.  Contribution to the cityscape in terms of adding legibility and creating high-quality city environment b.  Visual impact and suitability of landmark feature c.  Suitability and visibility of visual features d.  Compatibility with landscape and development pattern e.  Compatibility with overall height profile and massing f. 

Contribution to the local character

g.  Compatibility with heritage setting Intermediate Level Natural

1.  Direct and indirect impacts on physical and visual qualities of natural landscape Man-made

1.  Location suitability 2.  Relationship with the visual corridors 3.  Impact on penetration of light and air 4.  Compatibility with street pattern 5.  Visual impact and suitability of landmark feature 6.  Compatibility with overall height profile and massing ma ssing 7. 

• Compatibility

8. 

• Impact

with local heritage

on the surroundings

Micro Level Natural

1.  Functional appropriateness in relation to natural environment 2.  Response to natural landscape in local context Man-made

1.  Contextual and functional appropriateness at street level 2.  Contribution to pedestrian-friendly environment 3.  Human scale and quality enhancement 4.  Creation of spatial feeling

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 MOHAMED SATHAK A. J. J. ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE   Approved by Council Council of Architec Architecture ture & affiliated to Anna Anna University, Chennai

34, Old Mahabalipuram Road, IT Highway, Egattur  – 603103  For Analysis in detail:

Spatial Analysis

The spatial analysis consists of two plans.

First the Regional Spatial Analysis Plan will identify the community context at 400 and 800 meter radius from the site. This plan should include the following: f ollowing: a.  Regional Landmarks b.  Nodes (i.e. Shopping Areas, Community Centres, Employment Areas, Public Spaces, Transit Hubs) c.  Neighborhood or City Gateways and Focal Points d.  Major Transportation and Transit Routes e.  Significant Regional View Corridors and Vistas f. 

The surrounding urban fabric

Second, the Site Spatial Analysis Plan will provide information on the immediate context of the site. The following items should be considered: a.  Topography; b.  Surrounding Official Plan and Zoning Designations c.  Photographs of the site and surrounding area d.  View corridors and vistas to and from the site; e.  Composition of surrounding and neighboring character and land uses; f. 

General analysis of the urban pattern (streets and blocks) in the immediate area (include figureground analysis of surrounding area);

g.  Accessibility and Connectivity patterns (automobile, cycling, pedestrian, transit etc.) to and around the site; h.  Landscaping in the area; i. 

Opportunities for tree preservation;

 j. 

Edges, Paths, Barriers, Gateways, Landmarks, Nodes (i.e. focal points, parks, activity areas) within and around the vicinity of the site.

Proceed with the other analysis similarly ………… 

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