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Urban form encompasses the physical characteristics and layout of a city, including street patterns, building density, public spaces, and land use. It also addresses urban blocks and parcels, urban boundaries, and expansion methods such as sprawl and infill development. Urban function focuses on the roles different areas play in supporting daily activities like living, working, and recreation.

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Urban form encompasses the physical characteristics and layout of a city, including street patterns, building density, public spaces, and land use. It also addresses urban blocks and parcels, urban boundaries, and expansion methods such as sprawl and infill development. Urban function focuses on the roles different areas play in supporting daily activities like living, working, and recreation.

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URBAN FORM AND

FUNCTION
URBAN FORM

Urban form refers to the physical


characteristics, layout, and structure of
a city or urban area. It describes how
the built environment (including
buildings, streets, open spaces, and
infrastructure) is organized and how
different parts of a city or town are
arranged and connected.
Street Patterns: The layout and design of streets, roads, and pathways, which
can be grid-like, organic, or irregular. Street patterns influence how people
move through the city and how accessible different areas are.
Building Layout and Density:
The arrangement of buildings
in a city, including their height
(low-rise vs. high-rise) and
density (how closely packed
they are). Higher density areas
often have more compact
buildings and less open space,
while lower-density areas have
more space between
buildings.
Public Spaces and Green Areas: The
inclusion and distribution of parks,
plazas, and other open spaces. These
areas are vital for social interactions,
recreation, and improving the quality of
life in urban environments.

Land Use: How land is divided and


used within a city, such as residential,
commercial, industrial, and
recreational areas. This also includes
mixed-use areas where different types
of land use coexist in the same space.
Transportation and Infrastructure: The
systems that connect the different parts
of the city, such as roads, public transit,
railways, and pedestrian paths. The
ease of movement and accessibility of
transport can greatly impact the urban
form.

Urban Blocks and Parcels: The size and


shape of land divisions within the city,
also known as urban blocks or parcels,
which define how land can be used
for development and the overall
rhythm of the urban environment.
URBAN BLOCKS
These are the sections of land that are
surrounded by streets. Think of them as
the "chunks" of land in a city, like
pieces in a puzzle. Each block might
contain several buildings, parks, or
other features, and it's usually bordered
by roads or pathways.

PARCELS
These are smaller sections of land
within an urban block. A parcel is
usually the land that is bought or sold,
and it can be a single lot or piece of
property where a building or business
might be located.
Urban Boundaries and Expansion: The physical
limits of the city and how it expands over time.
This could include how the city spreads
outward (sprawl) or develops in a more
concentrated and planned manner.
Urban boundaries are the limits or edges that define the area where a city or
urban area exists. These boundaries are often set by government authorities
and can be based on factors like:

•Political borders: These boundaries can be determined by the government,


marking where the city officially begins and ends.

•Physical features: Boundaries might also follow natural features like rivers,
mountains, or coastlines, which act as natural borders.

•Zoning regulations: Certain areas may be designated for specific uses


(residential, commercial, industrial), and these regulations help define urban
boundaries.
Urban expansion refers to how a city grows and spreads over time. This can
happen in several ways:

1.Sprawl: This is when a city grows outward, often in an unplanned or scattered


way, usually into surrounding rural or undeveloped areas. This type of expansion
can lead to low-density, car-dependent areas.
2.Infill Development: This happens when new buildings or structures are
developed within the existing boundaries of a city, making use of vacant land
or redeveloping older areas. It is more compact and can make cities more
efficient by utilizing available space.
3.Vertical Growth: In densely populated areas, cities may grow upward instead
of outward, with taller buildings and skyscrapers to accommodate more
people and businesses.
4.Planned Expansion: Some cities expand in a controlled manner, with plans for
new neighborhoods, infrastructure, and services in mind. This kind of growth is
more organized and focused on sustainability and improving quality of life.
URBAN FUNCTION

Urban function refers to the specific roles or purposes that different parts of a
city serve in terms of its activities and how people interact with the space. It
describes how different areas within a city are designed to support various
aspects of daily life, such as living, working, shopping, and recreation.

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