A Quest on the Role of Aesthetics in Enhancing Functionality of Urban Planning
Hourakhsh Ahmad Nia, Fashuyi Olugbenga
Abstract
In view of the dramatic increase in the population of world cities, the necessities of aesthetic urban planning have increased. Addressing the aesthetics problems of urban spaces implies working with new models of aesthetic cities for developing comprehensive urban planning. This study highlights the importance of the consideration of urban aesthetics in the urban planning process using the qualitative grounded theory study as the main methodology. The study further showed the need for planners to consider economic and social outputs in planning considerations. The study contributes that the planning process should be tailored to implement aesthetic inherited planning into urban planning management.
Topics & Concepts
AestheticsArchitectural engineeringBusinessEngineeringConstruction engineeringComputer scienceArtUrban Design and Spatial AnalysisPlace Attachment and Urban StudiesLand Use and Ecosystem Services