ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the 'in-between spaces' between origin and destination. These in-between spaces encompass the streets, corridors, transport hubs, and transit stations that can enhance connectivity and place making. The chapter discusses three typologies of in-between spaces based on functional classification: streets and corridors, green connectors, and transit hubs and transit stations. Green connectors, when networked as a circulation system, enable access to local public spaces with active modes of 'feet and pedal', while still providing region-wide connectivity to recreational parklands, conserved wetlands, and ecological greenways. Environmental green corridors are under construction in Shanghai as a response to increased urbanization and resultant serious environmental pollution. The chapter focuses on how investing around public transport hubs can in itself become a powerful city shaping tool for a high-quality public realm. A greater proportion of green areas in transit-oriented developments (TODs) resulted in decreases in noise and air pollution.
