To be able to differentiate the different elements of the city, provides us with an even greater understanding of specific types of cities and the relationship it has with the buildings within and its urban environment. There are a few elements that determine how it city is depicted:
• Streets
• Squares
• Parks
• Canals
• Urban Facilities
• Mobility Facilities
• Railways
• Urban Motorways
• Transport Facilities
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Streets aren't just streets, there are many different tpyes of streets and they all provide a different purpose for the city the dwell in. Streets are often shaped by the culture of the area and can change depending on the context of the environment. Streets are the foundation of the city, the pathing that intertwines the spaces within the city, the connecting lines to all different places.
Squares is a stand-still area that's main purpose is for congregation. As it is define as "public meeting space", it is appropriate to say that we have a sense of belonging when at one of these spaces.
Parks are similar to that of a square, however instead of a place of meeting, it is more of a recreational space.
Canals are not very common in cities, however when they are present, the often act as a sort of street. It provides an alternative means instead of streets. It also gives the city a sort of symbol, the city would be more easily recognised with a canal, as they are uncommon. Venice is a prime example of canals.
Urban Facilities, these are just different types of buildings, often built around squares.
Mobility facilities is exactly as it sounds, any means of transportation throughout the city is in this category.
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