What are fractal properties? A mathematical fractal 1) has structure on all levels of scale, and 2) is self similar. The first property 1) of a fractal is occurrence of structure on all scales. This property can also be identified in cities, which also have structure on all scales. Selfsimilarity 2) means that parts of a fractal are similar to other parts of a fractal. In particular, we find that parts (structure) repeated on different scales. Especially property 1 gives confidence that one can use elements of the fractal concept to increase the understanding of urban environments. Living suburban environments have intrinsically fractal properties, in common with all living systems. To utilize the properties of fractal, it is necessary to understand several things in some detail: 1) what these fractal properties are; 2) the intricate connectivity of the living suburban fabric; 3) methods of connecting and repairing suburban space; 4) an effective way to overlay pedestrian, automotive, and public transports; and 5) how to integrate physical connections with electronic connections.
iterative fractals
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