Sustainable urbanism for a metropolitan corridor: An evidence-based urban design for Park 10 in Houston, Texas

Landsc Archit Front. 2017 Nov;5(5):96-109. doi: 10.15302/J-LAF-20170510. Epub 2017 Nov 29.

Abstract

This project is to develop a comprehensive master plan incorporating key principles of sustainable urbanism for a business district in Houston, Texas, USA. The main design objectives are to create a livable and sustainable urban business center, to promote economic growth and to implement a streetscape design guideline to promote walkability and bikeability.

Keywords: Energy Corridor District; Low Impact Development; System-oriented Design Approach; Urban design; Walkable and Bikeable Development.