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Attractive residential intensification
Development can be attractive and dense as illustrated in the case studies and the test site. Intensification does not necessarily have to be high rise and lead to disconnect from the street. Provided heights of buildings relate to the level that they are accessed from like Almere then this can lead to vibrant and well-connected places to live which is attractive for the person living there and the visitor.
The only physical restrictions are heights of no more than 5 storeys if possible and the existing character of the site. The remaining elements of the perception of density can be overcome through human scale interactions quality of life through providing both private and public spaces. Therefore quality of life is key to providing an attractive spaces.
Conclusions
How can residential intensification be attractive and what is the threshold before it is too dense and detrimentally impacts on the attractiveness of urban areas?
Milton Keynes
Overall the scheme in Milton Keynes was successfully implemented in design terms. It would achieve between 5 to 6 on each of the elements of the principles assessment and this is the aim of the study.
Further research opportunities could investigate into thresholds of people as well as the physical impact of the development. Space Syntax could be explored and the issues behind how a space is used in order to make a place attractive. How qualities are experienced could also be evaluated further to better reflect these in design terms.