An interdisciplinary debate on project perspectives
Principles | Indicators | Assessment integrated Multi-Tools | ||
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1 | Density | Population density (between 40 and 50 pph) and urban compactness (FAR) | Map analysis UMI | |
2 | Accessibility | Walkability | (Services and facilities are located within walkable and bikeable distances through well-defined pathways/cycling lanes) | UMI Field observation |
Bikeability | UMI Field observation | |||
Services and facilities are accessible for everyone | Field observation | |||
3 | Mobility | Walkability | (A safe, connected and well-designed pedestrian and cycling infrastructure) | Field observation Map analysis |
Bikeability | Field observation Map analysis | |||
Availability of accessible and cost-effective public transport | Secondary resources Map analysis DepthmapX | |||
Restrained private car traffic (prioritization of non-privatized modes of movement) | Field observation Map analysis | |||
Decentralized provision of services | Map analysis UMI | |||
Transit oriented development (TOD) | Map analysis DepthmapX | |||
4 | Integration | Spatial connectivity with adjacent neighborhoods | DepthmapX Field observation | |
Spatial connectivity of the neighborhood’s street network | DepthmapX | |||
Mutual supporting role among the neighborhood and its surrounding neighborhoods (in terms of provided amenities and services) | Map analysis | |||
5 | Choice and Diversity | Diverse range of high-quality services, housing types, non-car-based jobs, open spaces, and modes of mobility | Map analysis Field observation | |
6 | Mixed-use | Mixed land-use of the neighborhood plan | Map analysis | |
Availability of quality open spaces that can accommodate various social and commercial activities | Field observation Map analysis | |||
Ability to undertake multi-purpose trips | Map analysis | |||
7 | Environmental Quality | Physical, psychological, thermal, and visual comfort | Field observation | |
8 | Safety | Avoiding urban sprawl | UMI Map analysis | |
Calmed road traffic | Field observation | |||
Inclusive safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists | Field observation Map analysis | |||
Safe and integrated network for pedestrians | Field observation Map analysis | |||
Safe and integrated network for cyclists | Field observation Map analysis | |||
Safe access to public transport nodes | Field observation Map analysis | |||
9 | Security | Avoiding dead-end streets | Map analysis | |
Encouraged urban surveillance | Field observation | |||
Dwelling units occupied mostly by owners | Secondary resources | |||
Rent/property price (social stratum) | Secondary resources | |||
10 | Social capital | Available social gathering nodes (regular occurrence of social interactions leading to social networks) | Field observation Map analysis | |
Encouraged people encountering (through walking) | UMI Map analysis Field observation | |||
Distinctive urban design and high-quality services and facilities (increase sense of belonging) | Field observation Map analysis | |||
Community participation (increases trust) | Secondary resources |