noun phrase · academic
urban design guidelines
UK/ˈɜːbən dɪˈzaɪn ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/US/ˈɜrbən dɪˈzaɪn ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/UR·ban de·SIGN GUID·lines
Rules or recommendations that shape the look and function of urban spaces.
Examples
“The council published new urban design guidelines to ensure future developments respect the city's character.”
“Developers must follow the urban design guidelines when submitting planning applications.”
“Students analysed the urban design guidelines as part of their architecture assignment.”
Band 8 sentence
“Clear urban design guidelines can balance density with liveability by prescribing building heights, street widths and public space standards.”
Collocations
- follow urban design guidelines
- update the urban design guidelines
Word family
Common mistakes
urban guideline→urban design guidelines
guideline of urban design→urban design guidelines
Say it for a higher band
5city design rules→6design standards→7+urban design guidelines
Synonyms
design standards
Easily confused
planning regulations
“Planning regulations set out legal requirements, whereas urban design guidelines are advisory.”
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