A Pattern Language

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Pattern 30 · town

Activity Nodes

Christopher Alexander

Concentrate public activities at a few nodes, close together, so each amplifies the others.

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10. Magic of the City 28. Eccentric Nucleus 29. Density Rings 31. Promenade 32. Shopping Street 33. Night Life 44. Local Town Hall 61. Small Public Squares 88. Street Cafe 93. Food Stands Mixed-Use Districts Public Spaces as Social Catalysts Distinguish Space from Place Asymmetrical Square Design Functional Diversity in Squares Power of Ten Multi-Use Destinations Mixed-Use Development Encourage Mixed-Use Neighborhoods Defined Civic Spaces Human-Scale Street Widths Distinctive Landmarks Nodes of Activity Well-Defined Edges Cultural Nodes Presence of Other People Variety in Public Space