THREE TYPES OF PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITIES Necessary activities The things that have to be done: Going to school, waiting for the bus and going to work. In the short term these types of activities occur regardless of the quality of the physical environment because people are compelled to carry them out. A Good City provides good conditions for the many necessary activities and will retain and strengthen these activities over time. Optional activities (urban recreation) Activities people are tempted to do when climatic conditions, surroundings and the place are generally inviting and attrac-tive. These activities are especially sensitive to quality. They only occur when quality is high. A Good City is characterized by a multitude of optional activities. People come to town, find the places attractive and stay for a long time. A great, attractive city can always be recognized by the fact that many people choose to spend time in the public spaces. Social activities These activities occur whenever people move about in the same spaces. Watching, listening, experiencing other people, passive and active participation.A Good City offers a wide range of attractive optional activities, and because so many people are present in the city, thereare many people to experience, watch and speak to. The city becomes a lively and wonderful city. A people city.
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