2The characteristics of well-designed places
As discussed in Chapter 1, certain characteristics are common to successful places, and achieving them will help to meet planning and political objectives. These characteristics relate to how we as humans use and experience places. Planning can help to retain them, or to create them.
To recap, the characteristics of successful places include:
- having a complementary mix of uses and activities.
- being fit for purpose, accommodating uses well.
- encouraging easy movement.
- including successful public space.
- being able to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
- being efficient in how land and other resources are used.
- having an appearance that is appealing and appreciated.
- having a distinctive, positive ...
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