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FAR: Poor Predictor of Urban FormFAR: 1.0 FAR: 1.0Courtesy of Steve Price, Urban AdvantageIn the 1950s and 60s a number of cities replaced setback and height with Floor Area Ratio in an attempt to control how much building got built on a lot. A FSI of 1 can produce a one storyperimeter block building or a 12 story tall building. FSI is a poor predictor of urban form and is a serious impediment to contextual development.
MumbaiContextual FactorsA. Tall building strategyB. Response to climateC. Individual preferencesD. Community spaces & natureE. Street level impactFAR and the resulting mediocre tall buildings fail to connect with the context, and disillusion the public appetite for tall -- less is better when it fails to make a positive contribution tothe quality of life of the area.To be contextual tall must be part of an overall tall building strategy, it should be designed for the local climate and individual preferences, provide variety of public and privatecommunal spaces, and make a positive contribution to the street life.
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