Graphics for Urban Design

Contents

Introduction 1

0.1 The purpose of this book 2

0.2 Effective communication 4

0.3 Teamwork and leadership 4

Chapter 1

Guiding principles for

graphics in urban design 5

1.1 Choice of techniques 6

1.2 Honesty and integrity 10

1.3 House style 10

1.4 Clarity 10

1.5 Hand-drawn and computer graphics 12

Chapter 2

Graphics in the

urban design process 15

2.1 Contextual analysis 16

2.2 Spatial analysis 19

2.3 Statistical analysis 24

2.4 Conceptual analysis 27

2.5 Public participation 28

2.6 Rationale 35

2.7 Preliminary proposals 36

2.8 Option testing 37

Case study 1: Vision for Scarborough 38

2.9 Final proposals 40

Case study 2: Brierley Hill, Dudley 52

2.10 Presenting details 54

Chapter 3