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    This document defines 32 key terms used in urban design, organized alphabetically. It provides concise definitions for each term, describing elements like accessibility, built form, character, circulation, compatibility, connectivity, and others. It also includes a brief overview of MHBC's approach to urban design as collaborative and focused on connecting people with places through development that respects community context.

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    URBAN DESIGN DICTIONARY

    - 32 TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW -

    ACCESSIBILITY ADAPTIVE REUSE ANGULAR PLANE ANIMATION ARTICULATION BUILT FORM CHARACTER CIRCULATION
    Providing for ease, safety, and Converting an existing A geometric measurement that Support sustained activity on The layout or pattern of building The physical shape of The look and feel of an area, The movement patterns of
    choice when moving to and building into a new use maintains solar access and height the street through visual details, elements (e.g. windows, roofs) that developments including including activities that occur there people and vehicles through
    through places transition engaging uses, and amenities defines space and affects the facade buildings and structures a site or community

    COMPATIBILITY CONNECTIVITY DESIRE LINE FACADE FIGURE GROUND FINE GRAIN FOCAL POINT GATEWAY
    Similar size, form and character of a The ease of movement and Shortest or most easily navigated The exterior wall of a building The visual relationship between A pattern of street blocks and A prominent feature or area of A signature building or
    building relative to others around it access between a network of route marked by the erosion of the exposed to public view built and unbuilt space building footprints that characterize interest that can serve as a landscape to mark an entrance
    places and spaces ground caused by human traffic an urban environment visual marker or arrival to an area

    HEIGHT TRANSITION LANDMARK MASSING NODE PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED PUBLIC REALM RHYTHM AND PATTERN SETBACK
    The gradual change in height Highly distinctive buildings, The effect of modifying the height A place where activity and An environment designed to ensure Public spaces between buildings The repetition of elements such as The orientation of a building
    between buildings within a structures or landscapes that and bulk of the form of a building circulation are concentrated pedestrian safety and comfort including boulevards and parks; materials, details, styles, and shapes in relation to a property line,
    community provide a sense of place or group of buildings for all ages and abilities where pedestrian activities occurs that provide visual interest intended to maintain continuity
    and orientation along a streetscape

    STEP BACK STREETWALL STREET FURNITURE SUSTAINABILITY URBAN FABRIC VIEW TERMINUS VISTA WAYFINDING
    A recess of taller elements of The consistent edge formed by Municipal equipment placed along streets, Developing with the goal of maintaining The pattern of lots and Design elements that help
    The end point of a view corridor, Direct and continuous views along
    a building in order to ensure buildings fronting on a street including light fixtures, fire hydrants, natural resources and reducing human blocks in a place people to navigate through an
    often accentuated by landmarks straight streets or open spaces
    an appropriate built form telephones, trash receptacles, signs, benches, impact on ecosystems area (e.g. signs, spatial markers)
    presence on the street edge mailboxes, newspaper boxes and kiosks

    ABOUT URBAN DESIGN @ MHBC KITCHENER


    WOODBRIDGE
    MHBC understands that urban design can help to connect people with places, balance the protection of the environment with respectful of the local community context. Our design approach is collaborative, working with landowners, municipalities,
    LONDON
    emerging built form, and influence the development process to achieve development that promotes a sense of place and local stakeholders and the public to achieve design that balances input from all, allowing for community buy-in and personal ownership
    KINGSTON
    identity within a community. Our firm deploys an interactive design process that includes visioning, community outreach, team of the final design. Learn more about MHBC at www.mhbcplan.com.
    BARRIE
    facilitation, team capacity building, and graphical representation to achieve design solutions that are reflective, responsive and
    BURLINGTON

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