Planning Development (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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3 key layers of urban development planning
3 key layers of urban development planning
Neighbourhood/locality, site, home (building)
3 essential elements for sustainable urban development
3 essential elements for sustainable urban development
Community dev., economic dev., viable natural environment
Focus of community development in urban planning
Focus of community development in urban planning
Building genuine communities, not just accommodation
What local neighbourhood centres typically include
What local neighbourhood centres typically include
Shops, childcare, primary education, bus stops, amenities
Definition of curtilage
Definition of curtilage
Land immediately surrounding a building & associated structures
Min. distance between houses back to back for privacy
Min. distance between houses back to back for privacy
22 metres
Home Zone concept
Home Zone concept
Mixed residential communities with varied housing, public spaces, & traffic calming
Purpose of traffic calming
Purpose of traffic calming
Create safer, more pleasant residential areas for pedestrians
Definition of urban sprawl
Definition of urban sprawl
Uncontrolled, low-density expansion of urban areas into rural land
Active frontage characteristics
Active frontage characteristics
Well-positioned windows, attractive plasterwork, clear signage