Question 3.5

5 of 13 in Place Making

Objective

To create a place with a clear identity that is easy to understand and navigate.

Has the development been designed to be easy for users to understand and orientate themselves in, and does it promote a neighbourhood identity?

Have entrances to the development and its different areas been designed as gateways?
Have landmarks, including memorable buildings, been used to help users orientate themselves?
Have clear views and deflected views of landmarks been created?
Have corner buildings been heightened or building line altered to act as landmarks?
Have nodes been emphasised through surface treatment?

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.