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Public Space Integration
Public space integration ensures that developments include accessible communal areas, fostering social interaction and supporting a sense of community within the urban fabric.
Block Sizes and Shapes
Form-based codes may specify block sizes and shapes, influencing the urban pattern and scale, facilitating navigation, and impacting the ease of redevelopment over time.
Building Height
Form-based codes regulate building height to shape the skyline, control density, and ensure access to light and air, contributing to a balanced urban form.
Architectural Standards
Architectural standards guide the aesthetic elements and materials of buildings, contributing to a cohesive urban landscape and reflecting the community's values and history.
Land Use Diversity
Form-based codes promote land use diversity, allowing for a mix of residential, commercial, and cultural facilities, which leads to vibrant, multi-functional urban areas.
Building Facades
Building facades as prescribed by form-based codes address the aesthetic and functional aspects of urban structures, ensuring that they contribute positively to the street character and pedestrian experience.
Pedestrian Connectivity
Pedestrian connectivity is prioritized to create a walkable environment, linking different spaces and services which encourage walking as an alternative means of transportation.
Street Orientation
Street orientation refers to the alignment of streets with respect to the urban grid and natural topography, which affects walkability, connectivity, and the urban heat island effect.
Transit-Oriented Development
Transit-oriented development (TOD) focuses on creating high-density, mixed-use areas with access to public transportation, reducing reliance on automobiles and fostering sustainable urban growth.
Parking Requirements
Parking requirements dictate the amount and type of parking facilities, influencing urban form by potentially reducing pedestrian areas and green space if not properly managed.
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