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Id		530
Author		Afacan Y., Afacan S.O.
Title		Rethinking social inclusivity: Design strategies for cities
Reference		Afacan Y., Afacan S.O.; Rethinking social inclusivity: Design strategies for cities ;Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Urban Design and Planning vol:164 issue: 2.0 page:93
Link to article		https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79957963018&doi=10.1680%2fudap.2011.164.2.93&partnerID=40&md5=acc7827cb50adf0cdd63258e6d89b727
Abstract		Cities have become more fragmented due to the increasing urbanisation of many parts of the world. There is more inequality and a growing complexity of social life in cities that leads to social exclusion and increasing social differentiation. This study approaches social inclusivity within the context of universal urban design and defines it as a vehicle for promoting human wellbeing, environmental wholeness and principles of participatory democracy. Mat urbanism - an urban form concept that is more organic and fluid than other urban forms and models - is proposed, alongside a universal design approach, to achieve the goals of sustainable communities and enhance quality of life. The relationship of mat urbanism to the features of high-quality environments and sustainable developments is questioned and illustrated with simple diagrams. The paper concludes with the importance of universally designed sets of regulatory practices regarding sustainable architecture and urban development - from individual buildings to the district and city-scale level. The contribution of this study is not only to explore the potentials of Smithsons configurations theoretically but also to open new means through which towns and cities can be planned in the future in order to promote social inclusivity, environmental responsiveness, sustainability and universal urban design.

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Universal cities can make the city life a shared experience by all people and help its population live in a high-quality sustainable built environment for now and the future. .
The next section deals with social inclusivity within the context of universal urban design, which plays a significant role as a basic government policy to cope with the benefits and drawbacks of urbanisation. .
According to government policy, providing well-designed inner and outer urban areas for now and the future is an essential requirement for sustainable communities. .
A better understanding of the relationship between socially responsive urban design strategies and sustainable developments would be of value in promoting social inclusion and achieving a holistic approach in cities. .
The inclusion of universal design principles alongside mat urbanism strategies can contribute significantly to attain the objectives of social sustainability fully within a built environment and successfully respond to efficiency in land use and flexibility in inner and outer city areas. .
Therefore, achieving a sustainable performance within cities is highly correlated with implementing an appropriate design strategy along an overall consideration of a range of environmental design concerns, such as ergonomics guidelines, accessibility standards, building codes and urban planning specifications. .
These concepts are based on creating environments that stimulate and enhance quality of life, personal identity and human interactions throughout the lifespan. .
This study thus approaches social inclusivity within the context of universal urban design, and defines it as a vehicle for promoting human wellbeing, environmental wholeness and the principles of participatory democracy. .
The main reason for this is the lack of social cohesion and social inclusion created by the urban landscapes, which is a key aspect of sustainable communities. .
In this respect, the unifying capacity of the roof structure can combine diverse expectations of communities and influence their social activity in a positive way by providing equally accessible series of inner- and outer-town facilities underneath. .
An urban site designed with variation and repetition can ensure universally designed communities and allow more users to participate in and experience that environment in a sustainable manner. .
Diverse user needs for accessible homes, workplaces, transportation, education settings and other recreation facilities brought forth accessibility standards and barrier-free design in urban planning and architecture. .
With all these features this objective also has the potential for arranging elements to minimise hazards and create a sense of security and safety. .
The park is also proposed to extend the urban environment and its associated landscapes at a height that allows walking around the city from a different perspective. .
The surrounding open space is then developed in various ecological, scenic, and recreational ways as compensation for the lack of public space in the building complex. .
In this respect, the right of everyone to full participation in society has played an important role in the outcome of universal design. .
It cannot be sufficient to refer only to universal designs built or proposed exemplary projects in order to improve existing urban spaces, provide a good quality of life and develop sustainable communities. .
Such an exploration can guide planners, architects, designers and policy-makers to develop innovative sustainable solutions that maximise equity, functionality, affordability, attractiveness, safety, effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction. .
It accommodates easy access and reach to services, facilities and green areas, which is a feature of good urban environments in urban villages, transit-oriented developments and sustainable developments (Talen, 2003). .
It is important to explore how everyone interacts in a social context and how all of these influence the sustainable development process of the cities where we live and which we create. .
This ground plane this objective with these principles can promote socially and environmentally sustainable spaces for all. .
So there is a need for the development of sustainable communities that maximise independence and the full participation of all people in all aspects of society. .

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