CPD: Designing Urban Cityscapes Part 1: Pedestrian Areas
Tobermore
Join this webinar to gain insight into best practice surrounding the specification of urban cityscapes.
Part 1 focuses on Pedestrian Areas within public realm schemes.
Tobermore aim to provide hard landscaping advice that supports a safe, inclusive and welcoming sense of place, respectful of heritage and suitable for rapidly evolving world-class cities.
Topics covered
• History of Cityscapes
• Challenges/Considerations of Designing Public Realm Pedestrian Areas
- Adherence to Technical Guidance
- Aesthetic & Quality Considerations
- Inclusive Design
- Respecting city character and heritage
- Maintenance
- Matching Pedestrian areas with trafficked areas
- Slip Rating & Light Reflective Value
- Sourcing materials responsibly
• Streetscape Composition
- Standard Footway Pavements
- Narrow Footways
- Historic streetscapes
- Public squares
- Kerbs
• Design & Technical Support Service