THE WHOLISTIC APPROACH TO THE STREET

Authors

  • R BELMALLEM Université Mentouri Constantine
  • T SAHNOUN Université Mentouri Constantine

Keywords:

Multiple dimension of the street, traffic, urban design, man-environment Interaction

Abstract

This study is devoted to the examination and the establishment of the street’s multiple dimensions.  It highlights the complexity of the design of the street space and the “responsibility” of the built environment in enhancing the quality of movement, safety and the enjoyment of the pedestrian as well as the motorist. The growing problem of traffic brought the street into focus in the 1970s and since 1980 is becoming a subject of widespread interest.

Author Biographies

R BELMALLEM, Université Mentouri Constantine

Département d'Architecture
Faculté des Sc. De la Terre

T SAHNOUN, Université Mentouri Constantine

Département d'Architecture
Faculté des Sc. De la Terre

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Published

2007-12-01

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