Regulating Façade Length for Streetscapes of Human Scale

This paper starts from the hypothesis that streetscapes with shorter façade lengths are more pleasant for pedestrians than long and monotonous façades. It analyses four case studies where short were implemented by applying different means of regulation gives insight into an experimental planning example Schlieren, Switzerland. Through investigation these cases, possibilities to regulate length revealed categorised. The applied comparative study analysis approach showed most project-based solutions, either text-based regulations or reducing parcel size. experiment in Schlieren offered a possibility reduce maximum value within standard building (Rahmennutzungsplanung) therefore make it applicable just singular projects. failed, since falls category form-based codes, which canton Zurich law not allowed all zones. showed, however, codes can act as powerful alternative if size cannot be influenced one single project perimeter is regulated.