noun phrase · academic
streetscape design
UK/ˈstriːtskɑːp dɪˈzaɪn/US/ˈstriːtskeɪp dɪˈzaɪn/STREET·scape de·SIGN
The planning and design of the visual and functional elements of a street to improve appearance and usability.
Examples
“Good streetscape design encourages people to walk and linger in public spaces.”
“The project focused on streetscape design, adding benches and better lighting.”
“Streetscape design can enhance local businesses by making areas more attractive.”
Band 8 sentence
“An integrated streetscape design, combining seating, planting and lighting, can transform a neglected high street into a vibrant public realm.”
Collocations
- improve streetscape design
- streetscape design features
- integrated streetscape design
Word family
Common mistakes
street scape design→streetscape design
design of street→streetscape design
Say it for a higher band
5street design→6urban design→7+streetscape design
Synonyms
urban design
Easily confused
urban design
“Urban design strategies shape the overall layout of neighbourhoods.”
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