CONDITIONS FOR QUALITY IN STREETS AS PUBLIC PLACES
01. Feeling of being safe and welcome
02. Opportunity to socialize
03. Possibilities for main outdoor activities: walking, standing, sitting
04. Protection from intensive traffic
05. Possibilities to move without barriers
06. Multifunctional facilities in surrounded buildings
07. Atractive street destinations
08. Eyes on streets
09. Inviting to stay environment
10. Healthy environment
11. Possibilities to enjoy sun/shadow and hide from wind/rain
Inference scheme based on literature review paper. Source: made by the author.
This section summarises conditions for street quality suggested by known urban quality researches. Conclusions of recommendations of street improvement work as guidelines for evaluation of the project area as well as a starting point of urban design improvement for the project area.
To conclude, streets should be designed as public places where people would find no interference to socialize, as well as to enjoy a walk, which is what streets were always primarily for.
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