A Pattern Language

Index Open in graph →

Pattern 8 · town

Mosaic of Subcultures

Christopher Alexander

A city is strongest when it is a patchwork of distinct small subcultures, each with its own character.

Connections (12)

12. Community of 7000 13. Subculture Boundary 14. Identifiable Neighborhood 42. Industrial Ribbon Replacement Ratio Community-Oriented Development Promote Small-Scale Variability Varied Pavement Community Involvement in Design Integrated Planning for Resilience Walkable Streets Diverse Building Design