Re-Framing Urban Space : Urban Design for Emerging Hybrid and High-Density Conditions

Re-framing Urban Space: Urban Design For Emerging Hybrid And High-density Conditions Rethinks The Role And Meaning Of Urban Spaces Through Current Trends And Challenges In Urban Development. In Emerging Dense, Hybrid, Complex And Dynamic Urban Conditions, Public Urban Space Is Not Only A Precious And Contested Commodity, But Also One Of The Key Vehicles For Achieving Socially, Environmentally And Economically Sustainable Urban Living. Past Research Has Been Predominantly Focused On Familiar Models Of Urban Space, Such As Squares, Plazas, Streets, Parks And Arcades, Without Consistent And Clear Rules On What Constitutes Good Urban Space, Let Alone What Constitutes Good Urban Space In ‘high-density Context’. Through An Innovative And Integrative Research Framework, Re-framing Urban Space Guides The Assessment, Planning, Design And Re-design Of Urban Spaces At Various Stages Of The Decision-making Process, Facilitating An Understanding Of How Enduring Qualities Are Expressed And Negotiated Through Design Measures In High-density Urban Environments. This Book Explores Over 50 Best Practice Case Studies Of Recent Urban Design Projects In High-density Contexts, Including Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, And Rotterdam. Visually Compelling And Insightful, Re-framing Urban Space Provides A Comprehensive And Accessible Means To Understand The Critical Properties That Shape New Urban Spaces, Illustrating Key Design Components And Principles. An Invaluable Guide To The Stages Of Urban Design, Planning, Policy And Decision Making, This Book Is Essential Reading For Urban Design And Planning Professionals, Academics And Students Interested In Public Spaces Within High-density Urban Development. Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Acknowledgments......Page 9 List of Figure Credits......Page 10 Prologue......Page 14 Challenges of Urbanization......Page 18 Is the Denser the Better?......Page 19 Intensity—Complexity—Urbanity......Page 20 Public Space: Definitions......Page 21 Urban Space......Page 22 Hybrid Urban Space......Page 23 Operational Hybrids......Page 24 Intensified Residential Developments......Page 25 Mixed-use Developments......Page 28 Infrastructural Transit-led Spaces......Page 29 Recreational Green Hybrids......Page 36 Hybrid Urban Voids......Page 38 Environmental Benefits......Page 50 The “Classics” and the “Followers”......Page 51 Convivial Space......Page 52 “Publicness” of Public Space......Page 53 HARDWARE: Physical and Geometrical Properties of Urban Spaces......Page 54 Environmental Value......Page 55 1 Pedestrian Access Points......Page 56 2 Universal Access......Page 59 3 Types and Distribution of Universal Access......Page 60 4 Prioritizing the Pedestrians......Page 61 5 Movement Patterns......Page 64 6 Node Connectivity......Page 66 7 Sightlines and Way-Finding......Page 68 8 Bicycle-Friendly Design......Page 69 9 Public Transport......Page 71 10 Vehicular Access......Page 74 11 Drop-Off and Taxi Stands......Page 75 12 Spatial Layout......Page 76 13 Focal Points of Activity......Page 78 14 Visual Landmarks......Page 80 15 Permeability......Page 81 16 Spatial Variety......Page 83 17 Spatial Adaptability......Page 87 18 Greenery and Water: Availability and Access......Page 90 19 Greenery: Form, Pattern and Diversity......Page 92 20 Biodiversity......Page 95 21 Environmentally Friendly Strategies......Page 97 22 Environmental Integration......Page 98 23 Protection from Extreme Weather Conditions......Page 99 24 Variety of Shade/Sunlight Conditions......Page 102 25 Air Control and Optimization......Page 104 26 Noise Control and Optimization......Page 107 HARDWARE QUALITIES OF URBAN SPACE: AN EXAMPLE—SHINONOME CODAN COURT, TOKYO, JAPAN......Page 109 H Diversity and Intensity of Use......Page 118 27 Diversity of Activities: Within Urban Space......Page 119 28 Choice of Activities: Around Urban Space......Page 123 29 Seating Amenities......Page 125 30 Seating: Condition and Variety......Page 127 31 Interactivity......Page 131 32 Intimacy and Exposure......Page 133 33 Imageability......Page 135 34 History and Symbolic Value......Page 136 35 Art, Culture and Alternative Culture......Page 139 36 Unique Nature......Page 143 SOFTWARE QUALITIES OF URBAN SPACE: AN EXAMPLE—SKYPARK AT VIVOCITY, SINGAPORE......Page 145 ORGWARE: Operational and Management Value of Urban Space......Page 153 37 Hygiene Facilities......Page 154 38 Lighting......Page 158 39 Informational Facilities......Page 162 40 Healthcare and Social Services......Page 164 41 Safety and Image......Page 165 42 Security......Page 167 43 Rules and Regulations......Page 170 44 Access Regulation and Management......Page 172 45 Time and Program Regulation and Management......Page 175 46 Permissions and Management......Page 177 47 Affordability and Equality......Page 179 ORGWARE QUALITIES OF URBAN SPACE: AN EXAMPLE—DANGDAI MOMA (LINKED HYBRID), BEIJING, CHINA......Page 181 QUALITIES OF URBAN SPACE: AN EXAMPLE OF FULL ANALYSIS — TREELODGE@PUNGGOL, SINGAPORE......Page 191 Preselection of Case Studies......Page 210 Documentation Techniques......Page 211 Initial Mapping and Photo-documentation......Page 212 How to Classify Urban Space......Page 213 HARDWARE Descriptors and Tags......Page 216 Circular Chart: Urban Space Value Diagrams......Page 217 How to Analyze Urban Space Performance......Page 220 Hierarchy of Criteria: Design Actions for Default Urban Space Typologies (Primary Use)......Page 223 Comparative Insights......Page 226 The TUSA Interface......Page 229 Tool for Critical Analysis......Page 230 Speculative Tool......Page 231 Discussions and Implications......Page 232 Urban Space Catalog......Page 234 Application of the Urban Space Instrument......Page 242 Design Brief Development......Page 243 Strategic Intervention: Evaluation and Enhancement......Page 244 Comparison and Benchmarking......Page 253 Discussions and Implications......Page 254 5 EPILOGUE......Page 260 Index......Page 262 1. Review: Urban Space And Current Tendencies In Urban Development : Contemporary Urban Conditions : Challenges Of Urbanization ; What Is Density? ; Is The Denser The Better? ; Intensity, Complexity, Urbanity -- Redefining Urban Space : Public Space, Urban Space, Hybrid Space ; Public Space: Definitions ; Urban Space ; Hybrid Urban Space ; Emerging Hybrid Urban Space Typologies -- 2. Understanding: Quality Of Urban Space And Design Principles : Value And Benefits Of Quality Urban Design : Social And Health Benefits ; Economic Benefits ; Environmental Benefits -- Quality Of Urban Space : The Classics And The Followers ; Placemaking ; Convivial Space ; Publicness Of Public Space --^ Urban Space Framework: Hardware, Software, Orgware : Hardware: Physical And Geometrical Properties Of Urban Spaces : Accessibility ; Connectivity ; Mobility Means ; Legibility And Edges ; Spatial Variety ; Environmentally Friendly Design ; User Comfort ; Hardware Qualities Of Urban Space: An Example: Sinonome Codan Court, Tokyo, Japan -- Software: Use And Socio-perceptual Values Of Urban Space : Diversity And Intensity Of Use ; Social Activities ; Identity (image And Character) ; Software Qualities Of Urban Space: An Example: Skypark At Vivocity, Singapore -- Orgware: Operational And Management Value Of Urban Space : Provision Of Amenities, Services, Public Facilities And Infrastructure ; Safety And Security ; Management And Regulations ; Orgware Qualities Of Urban Space: An Example: Dangdai Moma (linked Hybrid), Beijing, China ; Qualities Of Urban Space: An Example Of Full Analysis: Treelodge@punggol, Singapore --^ 3. Assessment And Analysis: Assessing The Quality Of Urban Space : Research Process -- How To Document Urban Space : Preselection Of Case Studies ; Documentation Techniques -- Urban Space Instrument -- How To Classify Urban Space : Hardware Descriptors And Tags ; Software Descriptors And Tags ; Orgware Descriptors And Tags -- How To Qualitatively Assess Urban Space : Scoring System ; Evaluation Checklist ; Circular Chart: Urban Space Value Diagrams -- How To Analyze Urban Space Performance : Hierarchy Of Criteria: Design Actions For Default Urban Space Typologies (primary Use) ; Hierarchy Of Criteria: Design Actions For Hybrid Urban Space Typologies And Conditions -- Tusa : Tool For Urban Space Analysis : The Tusa Interface -- Tusa Modes And Capacities ; Discussions And Implications -- Urban Space Catalog -- 4. Application: Guide To Design Actions : Improving The Quality Of Urban Space By Strategic Design Guidance --^ Application Of The Urban Space Instrument : Design Brief Development ; Strategic Intervention: Evaluation And Enhancement ; Comparison And Benchmarking -- Discussion And Implications -- 5. Epilogue. Im Sik Cho, Chye-kiang Heng, And Zdravko Trivic. This Work Is Made Possible By The Research/work And Resultant Deliverables From The Project Entitled 'urban Space Planning For Sustainable High Density Environments'...--title Page Verso. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Drawing from contemporary theories and concepts on the quality of public spaces, Re-Framing Urban Space offers a holistic framework to classify, evaluate and analyze existing and emerging hybrid typologies of urban spaces in high-density contexts, and guide future urban developments.