the-image-of-the-city-theory

imagetheory.jpgThe Image of the City Theory, Kevin Andrew Lynch, from the book of “ Image of the City “ (MIT Press, 1960)

  • Paths are the channels along which the observer, customarily, occasionally, or potentially moves. Paths are the streets, sidewalks, trails, and other channels in which people travel
  • Edges are the linear elements not used or considered as paths by the observer. Edges are perceived boundaries such as walls, buildings, and shorelines;
  • Districs are the medium to large section of the city, conceived of as having two dimensional extent. Districts are relatively large sections of the city distinguished by some identity or character;

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kevin-lynch-and-the-image-of-the-city-theory

kevin_lynch.jpgProfessor Kevin Andrew Lynch, known as Kevin Lynch, 1918-1984, is a maestro architect, the urban designer legend. Kevin Lynch is known by the Image of the City theory, (MIT Press, 1960) those are: 1) path, 2) edges, 3) district, 4) nodes, and 5) landmarks. Read more

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