4. Parks & Openspace Observations:

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Prof. Paul King

 Nature of OpenSpace (Hardscape/Landscaped Park/Waterfront)
 Pattern of OpenSpace. (Figure/Ground and Ground /Figure)
 Social and Historical Importance of OpenSpaces
 Hierarchy of spaces from Private to Public.

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5. Land Use / Zoning / Activity Observations:

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Prof. Paul King

 Land Use/Zoning
 Note building heights and uses.
 What edges and adjacencies do you observe?
 Seasonal Activity Patterns
 Daily Weekday/Weekend Activity Patterns
 Commercial / Residential / Industrial
 How has use and activity changed over time?

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6. Environmental / Sustainability Observations:

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Prof. Paul King

 Ecology
 Flora and Fauna
 Noise
 Sun/Shadow
 What considerations for creating a positive environment?

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7. Hydrology / Topography / Materials Observations:

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Prof. Paul King

 Site Lines – (Views to and from)
 Drainage
 Material types (hard vs soft, absorbent vs impervious)

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8. People Related Observations:

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Prof. Paul King

 Who comes to the neighborhood & why?
 Where do they gather & why?
 How long do they stay in different locations?
 What are the demographics?

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Please Join the Course

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Prof. Paul King

If you are registered in my course please join!

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