Spatial Configurations and Walkability Potentials. Measuring Urban Compactness with Space Syntax

This contribution demonstrates how space syntax methods on various scale levels can be used to identify and describe the spatial features of a compact city. Firstly, term urban compactness is discussed. A short discussion some writings city are elaborated. As it transpired, best approached from topological point view, since property. Secondly, will reconsidered in configurative terms through use micro tools. Examples car-, pedestrian-, public transport-based centres Oslo Bergen throughout this contribution. Discussions examples discussed with references other research results. case studies show, enhancing neighbourhoods good walkability potential perspective relies interaccessibility all levels. Accessibility depends compactness. Seemingly, following complex set sufficient conditions: spatially integrated street network levels, blocks streets building entrances windows doors ground floor level.