Imaginability by Sean Griffin

Imaginability, a new idea of city planning, can be used as a guide for building and/or rebuilding cities for both the architect and a person living in the city. There are different elements of imaginability including social meaning, history, its title, or function. These elements are reflected in physical aspects of a city’s image. Physical city elements include paths, edges, districts, nodes, or landmarks.Paths are something in which we are familiar. They are important features for customary travel, but vary with familiarity to them. When running along certain areas, their importance can increase or decrease. Sometimes their function also obtains a purpose, such as cuts on a freeway cause a driver to increase focus. Edges are commonly seen as boundaries between two areas. Districts are large different sections or areas of the city wthout any really physical boundaries separating them. People or objects within a district generally have at least one common identifying character. whether paths or districts are the dominating elements depends not only on the individual in the city, but also the city itself. Nodes are important in clarifying nearby elements and giving a transitional breakpoint. However, nodes dont always give a sense of direction. Landmarks are a point of referennce to the observer. Landmarks usually are easily visible and stand out, and are essential in finding your way. All of the elements in the image of a city are connected or related in one way or another. They give character and help each other to create the overall image of the city.