Question 3.9

9 of 20 in Place making

Objective

To create a place with a clear identity that is easy to understand and navigate.

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

Will the development be designed to be easy for users to understand and orientate themselves in, and does it promote a neighbourhood identity?

  1. Will entrances to the development and its different areas been designed as gateways?
  2. Will landmarks, including memorable buildings, be used to help users orientate themselves?
  3. Will clear views and deflected views of landmarks been created?
  4. Will corner buildings be heightened or building line altered through set backs to act as landmarks?
  5. Will nodes be emphasised through surface treatment?

Targets and Justification

Best
Yet to be established
Good
A design strategy that addresses all the above issues
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Medium and Large developments.