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Neighborhood Boundary

Opening context:
Community of 7000, Subculture Boundary, Identifiable Neighbourhood

Conflict

The strength of the boundary is essential to a neighborhood. If the boundary is too weak the neighborhood will not be able to maintain its own identifiable character.

Resolution

Encourage the formation of a boundary around each neighborhood, to separate it from the next door neighborhoods. Form this boundary by closing down streets and limiting access to the neighborhood — cut the normal number of streets at least by half. Place gateways at those points where the restricted access paths cross the boundary; and make the boundary zone wide enough to contain meeting places for the common functions shared by several neighborhoods.

Closing context:
Main Gateways, Parallel Roads, Shopping Street, Public Outdoor Room, Local Sports