PARNIKA GOYAL

Adaptability
Adaptability is the ability of a city (i.e. Urban
buildings, neighbourhoods and public spaces) to fit
itself to changing needs.

An adaptable city is one that can grow and change in

response to social, environmental and economic
factors, while minimizing the disruption of the
original systems.

Principles for an Adaptable City:

1. A Flexible Public Realm
2. Adaptable Building
3. Responsive Public Policy
4. Open Public Discussion
5. The Economy of Adaptability
REF : [By extension, the successful urban area is one which offers in-built adaptability
rather than in-built obsolescence.]