ABSTRACT
The art of creating successful neighbourhoods must go beyond the physical process of urban planning and architectural design, for in the long term places can only flourish if they are well connected and enjoy a strong and diverse social infrastructure. Creating good patterns of movement must be seen as integral to the complex process of place-making, and should be viewed as much more than simply establishing a basic system for transport and circulation. Good connectivity not only makes a significant contribution to the physical sustainability of new communities, but will also underpin the economic and social vitality of existing neighbourhoods by forging links with adjacent districts and regions. At the macro scale of strategic planning, good connectivity significantly contributes to the release of economic benefits associated with the clustering of activities and commercial opportunities, while well-designed movement patterns at the micro neighbourhood scale will directly make possible the richer social dynamic that is so often undervalued as a component of community.
