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The Docks and River Lagan - Amenity Value and Regeneration
3.1.13Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The Docks and River Lagan have high amenity value within the city, providing it with valuable blue infrastructure that helps support biodiversity and our natural heritage. With regards to its built fo
external-spaceconservationopen-spaceUsing Figure Ground Diagrams for Place Understanding
Images 16-18Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Figure ground diagrams can assist our understanding of a place through its many layers and an understanding of the relationships that exist between these layers, whether it be its built form, its move
site-planningexternal-spaceopen-spaceAdaptable and connected public realm - overview
4.4.1Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The quality of public realm plays a central role in creating well connected, safe and enjoyable environments. When designed to accommodate a number of uses and encourage a variety of activities, the p
external-spacepublic-buildingopen-spaceDiverse uses to encourage multiple activities
4.4.2Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Embedding a diverse range of uses that encourage people to; • Commute – accessible walking, cycling routes that align with anticipated desire lines and natural sightlines to make legible connections t
external-spacepublic-buildingopen-spaceaccessaccessibilityFlexible and adaptable space design
4.4.3Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
This can be achieved when a space is designed to be flexible and adaptable. Restrictive design and layouts with no connections to main streets and surrounding uses will become underutilised and unwelc
external-spacepublic-buildingopen-spaceDesign, layout and material coordination in public realm
4.4.4Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The design, layout and choice of materials should complement the character of the surrounding context. An integrated approach should be taken in relation to the design and siting of features within th
external-spacepublic-buildingopen-spacePolicy DES1: Principles of urban design - adaptable public realm
Policy DES1(d)Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Creating adaptable and well connected public realm that supports welcoming pedestrian environments.
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