Jan Gehl described in detail the criteria by which we can talk about the quality of a street.
- Is the place protected from cars, or do you have to constantly look around to avoid getting hit by a car?
- Security in terms of crime - are there many people on the street (after all, the more, the safer)? Is the lighting good? Is life active around this place?
- Protection from unpleasant weather conditions - is there somewhere to hide from the rain? Is it windy? Is there protection from the sun and vice versa sunny places?
- Ease of walking - is there enough space? Are facades active or dull? Shouldn't we go around objects? Is the coverage good?
- Comfortable standing - is there anything to lean on? Is there anything to stop and see?
- Recreation areas - are there areas where you can sit? Is it a good view? Are they in the shade or in the sun? Benches? Street cafes?
- Visual perception - is what is happening around visible? Is there a nice landscape, water view, or some other nice view? Is the lighting good?
- Opportunity to communicate - quiet or noisy place? Is the urban furniture located conveniently for conversation?
- Opportunity to play and have fun - is there anything to do? Jogging? Outdoor exercise equipment? Sports facilities?
- Scale - are the buildings and objects commensurate with human perception, or are there huge skyscrapers and crushing monuments around them?
- Weather - is there somewhere to cool off on a hot day and warm up on a cold day?
- Positive perception of the place - good design and attention to detail, good materials, trees, flowers, water.
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