Abstract
At the outset of any redesign or reconstruction, designers set forth key criteria that govern the ensuing design of the street. These parameters, referred to here as “design controls,” critically shape design decisions.
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NACTO. (2013). Design Controls. In: Urban Street Design Guide. Island Press, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-534-2_6
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