Friday, November 7, 2008

11.7 City

1. The author's key points included what made plazas successful. The most important feature seemed to be the amount of sittable space. This sittable space was not exclusive to chairs, but also included ledges. also the location of the plaza was important. It was critical that it wasn't too elevated or lowered from the surrounding area. Grassy areas are also very beneficial allowing for both a extension of sittable space and visceral appeal. Movable seating allows people to personalize their experience.

2. Many features of consumer and urban design have similarities. Both follow the idea of being consumer friendly, easy to use, emotionally appealing (visceral, behavioral, reflective), and functional. Consumer products however also have to deal with packaging, while urban design must consider location.

3. I would analyze a public space using the following criteria : location, seating, movable seating, aesthetics, grass, space, people per square ft., and flow from public space to street.

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