Visual Diversity: Finding Out What Looks Good
You may have heard the design maxim that the most preferred designs are visually neither too simp
Urban Design
Health and Community Design: The Impact of the Built Environment on Physical Activity
Health-related behaviors, like many others, can be influenced by the physical environment.
Moderating Sound With Vegetation
In today’s urban environments, sound reduction often can make outdoor spaces more comfortable for
Health and the Urban Environment
What influence does urban design have on human health at the scale of individual buildings and su
Neotraditional Neighborhood Design vs. Human Behavior
One of the often-touted goals of neotraditional neighborhood design is to create a more pedestria
The Oasis Effect: Small Parks and Urban Comfort
Anyone who has sought out a choice spot under a tree on a hot day knows that a single tree can cr
Catalytic Buildings
Building a diversified mix of stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues can draw pedestrians
Update: Neighborhood Design and Walking Behavior
One of the feature articles in our last issue (October 2002, p.
People Move in a Straight Line Regardless of Grade Change
Individuals traversing urban areas move in as straight a line as possible—even if that route requ
Counterpoint: Catalytic Buildings
The important point here is how pedestrians can be generated in an environment around a catalyst.
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