SENSE OF PLACE Flashcards
Role of Urban Design
Changes in Planning Profession
Public Realm Design
Environmental Changes
Principles of Good Urban Design
Character
Continuity and Enclosure
Quality Public Realm
Ease of Movement
Legibility
Adaptability
Diversity
Sustainability
Signs that are often used to portray general information to an audience
Rectangular signs
Signs that are often represent an instruction that must be followed
Circular signs
Signs that are often warning signs
Triangular signs
A badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor
Insignia
Housing projects undertaken by the government for the underprivileged and homeless citizens
Socialized housing
Housing projects provided to average income families
Economic housing
A building designed as a residence for one or more families
Dwelling
One-family per lot
Single-family dwelling
A dwelling on one lot containing separate living units for multiple families
Multiple-family dwelling
Facilities intended to serve common needs and for the benefit of the community
Community facilities
A dwelling for one family completely surrounded by open space
Single-detached
A dwelling containing two or more separate living units
Duplex
A single-attached dwelling containing three or more separate living units in such a way that they abut each other ar sides
Rowhouse
