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Straddling boundaries in superblock cities. Assessing local and global network connectivity using cases from Abu Dhabi, UAE
Highlights This paper focuses on understanding connectivity between superblocks. The paper studies superblocks as potential “pockets of walkability” and as key components of a city-building strategy. The paper uses urban network analysis metrics to study concavity between/within superblocks. The contribution of this paper states that superblocks should not be studied or evaluated in isolation. Superblocks should be studied in their extended role as makers of the global street network of a city.
Abstract In this paper, superblocks are evaluated as local street systems with global implications, focusing on connections between superblocks and their ability to form extended areas of access. Superblocks’ corners are examined as destinations for calculating route efficiency and distribution. Additionally, the extent of the accessible areas from the corners are quantified using pedestrian catchment areas. Results show strong similarities in terms of route efficiency among the studied designs and wide variations in terms of distribution and extent of the catchment areas. This paper foregrounds the need to address local and global scales when studying the street systems of cities planning for superblocks. It provides, as well, a foundation on which to better frame longstanding questions regarding the use of superblocks for neighborhood planning.
Straddling boundaries in superblock cities. Assessing local and global network connectivity using cases from Abu Dhabi, UAE
Highlights This paper focuses on understanding connectivity between superblocks. The paper studies superblocks as potential “pockets of walkability” and as key components of a city-building strategy. The paper uses urban network analysis metrics to study concavity between/within superblocks. The contribution of this paper states that superblocks should not be studied or evaluated in isolation. Superblocks should be studied in their extended role as makers of the global street network of a city.
Abstract In this paper, superblocks are evaluated as local street systems with global implications, focusing on connections between superblocks and their ability to form extended areas of access. Superblocks’ corners are examined as destinations for calculating route efficiency and distribution. Additionally, the extent of the accessible areas from the corners are quantified using pedestrian catchment areas. Results show strong similarities in terms of route efficiency among the studied designs and wide variations in terms of distribution and extent of the catchment areas. This paper foregrounds the need to address local and global scales when studying the street systems of cities planning for superblocks. It provides, as well, a foundation on which to better frame longstanding questions regarding the use of superblocks for neighborhood planning.
Straddling boundaries in superblock cities. Assessing local and global network connectivity using cases from Abu Dhabi, UAE
Scoppa, Martin (author) / Bawazir, Khawla (author) / Alawadi, Khaled (author)
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice ; 130 ; 770-782
2019-09-30
13 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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