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VOLUME 1 HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING AND ... - CSIR

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GUIDELINES FOR <strong>HUMAN</strong> <strong>SETTLEMENT</strong> <strong>PLANNING</strong> <strong>AND</strong> DESIGNTable 5.3.8:Location and typologies (continued)Mixed-mode streets (continued)Define the street as asafe and unique publicspace (continued).• Modify existingleftover space toaccommodate easypedestrian crossing ofstreets. 9• Where pedestrianroutes cross streets,ensure visibilitythrough landscapingand signage. 10• To enhance safetyfor pedestrians onsidewalks(Untermann 1984,pp 25-28):- minimise conflictwith cars;- cater for thedisabled;- provide sidewalks;- provide parking,between road andpedestrian;- the busier thestreet, thebroader thesidewalk shouldbe;- place kerbbetween sidewalkand street; and- design road todiscouragespeeding.16Chapter 5.3Hard open spaces

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