1. IMAGE OF THE CITY –INDIAN CONTEXT
- Bhagyashree PA200215
Manju vani . M PA102314

2. IMAGE OF THE CITY KEVIN LYNCH SAYS THAT:
A city is constructed in space, but of a vast scale.
A city is described with it‟s surroundings and elements.
Explains that people‟s perception of the city is important.
Going through a city from the viewers mind is “image of the city”.
Elements like nodes, paths, districts, edges, landmarks make a city.
To make a visual plan (map).
Analyzing the forms and public areas.
Understand problems, opportunities and use them in designing a city.
CONCEPT OF LEGIBILITY
It is said to be the ease with which people understand the layout of a place.
To understand the layout of the city, people make a mental map, which contains mental images of the city constrains. ( varies from every individual)
KEVIN LYNCH PRICIPLES

3. ELEMENTS OF THE CITY DEFINED BY LYNCH :
Along with actual city, mental representations contain many unique elements.
PATHS : Channels by which people move along. Eg: roads, sidewalks, rails, etc
EDGES : Dividing lines between 2 phases. Eg: seashores, railway lines, etc.
DISTRICTS : Are medium to large sections of the city, characterized by a wealthy neighborhood. Eg: suburbs, college campuses, etc.
LANDMARKS : Point of reference. it makes one orient oneself. E.g: signs, buildings, stores, etc.
NODES : Area of strategic spots where extra focus is given. E.g: busy intersection, popular city center, etc.
KEVIN LYNCH PRICIPLES

4. CONCEPT OF IMAGEABILITY
Another term introduced by Lynch, is the quality of physical object, which gives a observer a strong vivid image.
High imageable city would be well formed, would contain distinct paths.
They should be instantly recognizable.
Well formed city is highly dependent upon the elements because, that would make the viewers their city imageable.
Remembering your city on images is meaningful.
E.g: Well designed paths include special lighting, clarity of direction, etc.
Similarly with nodes, landmarks, districts, edges.
These elements placed in good form, increase human ability to see and remember patterns and it is these patterns which make easier to learn.
KEVIN LYNCH PRICIPLES

5. Circles represent the major elements of the city through Which the image of the city has been derived from the people.
CREATING A MENTAL MAP A person's perception of the world is known as a mental map.
• A mental map is an individual's own map of their known world.
• By asking for directions to a landmark or other location.
• By asking someone to draw a sketch map of an area or describe that area
• By asking a person to name as many places as possible in a short period of time.
PUBLIC IMAGE
• Each individual holds a unique image of his or her city, a visual representation that guides through daily life and maps out meaning.
• Researching a sample of these images can help planners describe a “public image” of their city.
Images gained from the public imageability are used to create a “public image” of the city i.e. the people‟s view of city.
• These depend upon the elements of the city
KEVIN LYNCH PRICIPLES

6. CASE STUDY: MUMBAI CONCEPT OF LEGIBILITY:
It is the ease with which people understand the city.
• When any location in the city is given in context with a well known road or any well known restaurant in that area, people tend to understand/ remember the location/ route much better.
• Eg: CST STATION TO FLORA FOUNTAIN
Heritage buildings on both sides
Eatries along the way
Fountain at the end of the road
Traffic signals
Bus depots – rush hour
CASE STUDY: MUMBAI

7. CONCEPT OF IMAGEABILITY:
City/ locality is memorized by images and that is an easier and meaningful way
LANDMARKS
NODES AND JUNCTIONS
EDGES
The city of Mumbai is identified by various landmarks eg- The marine drive promenade, this stimulates patterns and landmarks in the mind of the user.
Haji ali dargah- the area or the locality is then identified by the landmarks present
In mumbai the spaces are identified by the railway stations the areas outside railway stations are landmarks
MARINE DRIVE
CASE STUDY: MUMBAI

8. ELEMENTS OF MUMBAI CITY:
PATHS :
Marine drive prommanade
Worli seaface
Eastern express way
Western expressway
Freeway
DISTRICTS – Fort
CENTRAL MUMBAI
Suburbs etc
LANDMARKS –
Haji Ali Dargah, hill road Bandra
NODES –
Dadar TT circle,
Lalbugh ganapati
Jj flyover
Sion circle
Eg. For Nodes, Path s, Landmarks, Edges
CASE STUDY: MUMBAI

9. ELEMENTS OF MUMBAI CITY:
The areas are also identified by the presence on communities in the area,
The social activites of the locals define the space and give it a sense of character
Eg- Masjid area in Mumbai- dominated by the Muslim community . the area thus gets an unique character
Eg- Matunga – dominant south Indian population thus Eatires representing their culture are found
Temples, Shops,and restaurants selling items from the south are a common feature of the area
This creates a sense of identity of the space
CASE STUDY: MUMBAI

10. CASE STUDY: KOLKATA
(ELEMENTS OF THE CITY )
Park street
Park street is located quite central in Kolkata. It is growing out of the old colonial town towards east and is surrounded by different districts. To the east there is Salt Lake City, which was foremost built in the early 60s, and the new developing Rajarhat. North – east the Kolkata international Airport and the southbound the mainly residential South Kolkata is situated.
CASE STUDY: kolkata

11. A Linear street Parkstreet’s figure ground map

12. Landmarks
CASE STUDY: kolkata

13. Pathways

14. Edge
CASE STUDY: kolkata

15. Nodes

16. Nodes & Junctions
CASE STUDY: kolkata