Planning Principles

Rules to live (or plan) by:

"Seven Planning Principles for Successful Community Design (1-7)

1. THE GRID: Regardless of specific form and geometry, spaces should be laid out in a network of pathways to maximize interconnection.
2. SMALL BLOCKS: Individual and collective spaces should be scaled down in such a way as to allow the most convenient access, with a priority always to the pedestrian.
3. NO BACKS: Blank walls, limited use zones, and other inhospitable spaces should be avoided in order to promote a safe environment.
4. ON FOOT: The experience of a place should be defined equally by the entry and approach as well as the arrival.
5. TO DWELL: Sidewalk and corridor environments are as much for dwelling as they are for passage and should be places that encourage interaction, collaboration and restoration.
6. MIXED UP: The right programmatic blend of uses and the way in which the functions interact should set the stage for a dynamic community environment.
7. SIMPLIFY: Design should be clear, understandable and beautiful – especially public space in order to create a sense of comfort and harmony for the community.

from: https://ceosforcities.org/simplify/