Editing Urban Design (section)

== <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Understanding</span> ==
Urban design is about the '''Relationship''' between buildings.

'''The Three Pillars of Great Places''':
1. '''Permeability''': Can you easily move through the area? Are there lots of small streets, or is it blocked by large "megablocks"?
2. '''Legibility''': Can you understand where you are? Is there a "landmark" (like a church tower or a unique building) that helps you orient yourself?
3. '''Robustness''': Can a space be used for different things? A good plaza can be a market in the morning, a lunch spot at noon, and a concert venue at night.

'''The Street as a Room''': Urban designers try to achieve a "Ratio of Enclosure." If a street is too wide and the buildings are too short, the space feels "empty" and exposed. If the buildings are tall and the street is narrow, it feels like a cozy, vibrant room.

'''Eyes on the Street (Jane Jacobs)''': Safety is not created by police alone; it is created by "active" streets. When buildings have windows, balconies, and shops on the ground floor, people are naturally watching the street, which discourages crime and encourages community.
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