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This paper reviews the physical origins of the urban village concept. It argues that the concept includes two components: principles of good urban design, and a macro-concept which seeks a polycentric form of urbanism. It is argued that this polycentrism is heavily influenced by neighbourhood planning ideas developed earlier in the 20th century. It is further argued that there is little evidence that polycentrism of this nature is necessary, empirically justified or desirable, and that emphasis on urban villages is detracting without justification from what may be other viable urban forms.
This paper reviews the physical origins of the urban village concept. It argues that the concept includes two components: principles of good urban design, and a macro-concept which seeks a polycentric form of urbanism. It is argued that this polycentrism is heavily influenced by neighbourhood planning ideas developed earlier in the 20th century. It is further argued that there is little evidence that polycentrism of this nature is necessary, empirically justified or desirable, and that emphasis on urban villages is detracting without justification from what may be other viable urban forms.
Villages Don't Make a City
Biddulph, Mike (author)
Journal of Urban Design ; 5 ; 65-82
2000-02-01
18 pages
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