ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - VII

URBAN DESIGN

REGIONAL AND URBAN-WIDE SCALE

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Design characteristics of Maryland’s
traditional settlements
Visualizing a region’s future
Urban farming
#URBAN ECOLOGY: A BASIS FOR SHAPING CITIES :
The importance of integrating natural systems, sustainable agriculture, and urban design to address environmental
concerns and create a more sustainable future.

They highlight the interdependence of human activities, nature, and cities, urging for a shift in urban planning to
embrace ecological values.

The goal is to rethink urban form and recognize the significance of urban farming within the context of a fragile
biosphere and a growing global population.

that urban sites hold significant potential for small-scale agriculture, particularly in developing nations with
limited space and resources.
By integrating food production, water, waste recycling, and nutrient recovery, cities can become more productive
and environmentally sustainable.

The availability of urban land, including residential properties, wastelands, and rooftops, can be utilized for urban
farming.
Additionally, wasted heat energy and nutrient resources in the city can be harnessed for agricultural purposes, leading to
economic, social, and environmental benefits.

The historical interdependence between early towns and agricultural fields, stressing the importance of reestablishing a
connection between urban spaces and productive land.

They advocate for urban parks not only serving recreational purposes but also supporting urban agriculture to tackle
problems such as poverty, hunger, and cultural heritage.

The instances of farming on industrial land and the rise of city farms illustrate how community involvement and
innovative policies can rejuvenate neglected areas, enhance urban environments, and promote social and environmental
objectives.
Urban bikeways
Green ways
WHAT IS GREEN WAY ?

Linear open spaces that provide connections and thereby encourage movement of some sort
within an urbanized fabric.

These may include bicycle routes, wildlife corridors, revitalized waterfronts, or tree shaded
footpaths along a stream or estuary that extends far from the city
PURPOSE OF THE GREEN WAYS :

• Open space for public access and recreational use

• Protecting natural resources

• Increase interest in outdoor activities such as walking, jogging and bicycling

• Effective moderators of air pollution and temperature extremes in city

Heritage areas as an approach to
regional planning
Main Street-Two decades of lessons
learned
Transit-centered urban villages
The concept of urban catalysts
The Anglo-American sub urb
Lexicon of the New Urbanism