Abstract
This paper presents a literature review of urban streets concerning their definition, history, and functions, followed by a conceptual-historical analysis of current street functions and classifications. This paper’s main objective is to develop a comprehensive categorization of streets that, under the umbrella of sustainability, equity, and accessibility, considers people’s opportunity to move, stay, and restore. This categorization proposes multiple street functions: channel of communication and transportation, a container of urban objects, social artifact, and health provider. As the larger public space in cities, streets aim to provide social and health benefits year-round for all. The case of two Canadian cities is presented to show this framework’s applicability at a street and at a community/neighbourhood level.
Presenters
Ana Karinna HidalgoLecturer, Geography and Planning, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Streets’ Categorization, Winter Cities, Public Health, Accessibility, Equity, Street Functions
