SUSTAINABLE URBAN LANDSCAPES
The
Brentwood Design Charrette
Traditional
row houses, such as this Toronto example, are a common feature of many
North American communities built before 1940. Humanizing features include
front doors that open onto streets, on-street parking, and small buffers
that make a clear distinction between public and private space.
Example of a typical outo-focused townhouse development. Large block sizes and dendritic road patterns often mean that interior spaces are designed for the car rather than for the pedestrian.
Example of a typical outo-focused townhouse development. Large block sizes and dendritic road patterns often mean that interior spaces are designed for the car rather than for the pedestrian.
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