Landscape urbanism is a theory of urban design arguing that the city is constructed of interconnected and ecologically rich horizontal field conditions, rather than the arrangement of objects and buil
The High Line by James Corner/Field Operations.
Street view of the High Line from 15th Street and 10th Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan.
Urban vitality is the quality of spaces in cities that attracts diverse groups of people for a range of activities at different times of the day. Such spaces are often perceived as being alive, lively
Landscape urbanism
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The Plaça Reial of Barcelona has a high vitality, with pedestrian spaces and a variety of establishments in its vicinity.
Comparatively, Plaça dels Països Catalans has a low vitality, with fewer establishments and large, surrounding streets which inhibit pedestrian movement.