How Do People Of All Ages Meet Play Socialize In Neighborhoods/Streets In The Western World ? A Summary of Jan Gehl's Research |
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Hi Play Socializing Potential*One to two storey home kitchen windows facing street. *Covered front porch that seats 4 adults plus baby carriage *Side walk at road *Cars parked on road *Houses set maximum 15 feet from sidewalk *Space between houses (side to side) 15 ft. *Restriction on through car traffic People of all ages, in the above environment This is true Neighborhood Watch |
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Low (or No) Play Socializing Potential*One or two storey homes low use room facing street. *No roof, 2 foot by 3 foot concrete stoop at front entrance *Often no sidewalks at road *No cars parked on street - cars in two car garage *Houses set back 30 or 40 feet or more from road. *Space between homes at least 15 ft. *Little or no restriction to through car traffic People of all ages will spend 85% of their time in the backyard when outside (when at home) Hi-Rise condominium and apartment buildings have near zero potential for meeting -playing -socializing.
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