Shirvani identifies several key elements that are critical to the urban design process. These include:
Shirvani, H. (2007). The urban design process. McGraw-Hill. Urban Design Process Hamid Shirvani.pdf
This element goes beyond the footprint of a building to consider its shape, volume, height, and overall massing. It addresses how individual structures, together with the ground surface and other objects, define urban space and create activity patterns. The interplay of forms at both large and small scales shapes the physical character of the city, influencing everything from sunlight and wind to the sense of enclosure in a street. Shirvani identifies several key elements that are critical
The final element is the act of protecting and maintaining the existing built environment, particularly structures and districts of historical, cultural, or architectural significance. Preservation ensures continuity with the past and provides a sense of place and identity that new construction alone cannot create. It is a proactive element that requires balancing the need for new development with the value of what already exists. The urban design process
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