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City Corridors - Role and Function
3.1.11Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The city centre is linked to the suburbs by a number of city corridors (arterial routes). These city corridors not only play an important role in connecting the residential areas of the surrounding su
site-planningurban-designpublic-realmCity Corridors - Reconnecting Divided Communities
3.1.12Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
However not all city corridors are as highly connected as others, many such as Shankill, Crumlin and Falls Road have developed as boundaries between communities. The approach to development along such
site-planningurban-designpublic-realmcommunityNatural surveillance through design features
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Natural surveillance can be enhanced by providing additional opportunities for eyes on the street. Balconies and higher density living can encourage this when designed appropriately. Inclusive design
placemakingurban-designpublic-realmresidentialsafetyaccessexternal-spacePassive surveillance through mixed-use frontages
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Residential scheme recently constructed on the Ormeau Road includes a range of windows and recessed terraces which together with the GF retail units enhance passive surveillance.
placemakingurban-designresidentialcommercialpublic-realmsafety