A great neighborhood has several key elements: it allows residents to walk to shops within 5-10 minutes; it has safe streets where people feel no fear of crime; it provides multiple ways to get around easily on foot, bike, transit or car; it offers a variety of housing types to meet different needs; it has gathering places like parks and plazas for residents to meet; and it supplies a full range of public services like schools, parks, and libraries. Great neighborhoods also develop their own unique character and contribute to the vibrancy of the larger city community.

1. NEIGHBOURHOOD
PLANNING(ANALYSIS)
TOWN PLANNING

2. Elements of a Great Neighbourhood
1. Walk to Shops
A great neighborhood has everyday stores and services within an easy walk from
home. An easy walk about 5-10mins.
2. Safe Streets
A great neighborhood has safe and friendly streets. People can walk without any
fear of crime.
3. Get around easily
A great neighborhood has many ways to get around. Great neighborhoods make
it easy to move about on foot, by bicycle, transit, and auto.
4. Housing Choices
A great neighborhood has a variety of housing types. A mix of houses, flats and
apartments of various sizes to meet different needs and preferences.
5. Gathering Places
A great neighborhood has places for people to meet and talk like parks, plazas,
shops etc.
6. City Services
A great neighborhood has a full range of public services for residents. Public
services include parks, schools, police and fire stations, libraries and other
amenities.
7. Special Character
A great neighborhood has its own character, shaped by their physical setting,
streets, buildings, open spaces, history, culture and the people who live in them.
8. Part of the Whole
Great neighborhoods make great cities.They can be a refuge for their residents,
but also a part of the city's wider community.