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In reality, the street network usually has a greater influence on how a place functions and feels. A well-designed street can support movement, social interaction, play, planting and identity. A poorly designed street can become dominated by parking, traffic and leftover space. Successful masterplans establish a clear hierarchy of streets from the outset. Primary routes connect the development to surrounding neighbourhoods. Secondary streets provide local access. Smaller lanes and mews create more intimate residential environments. Each has a different role, character and design response. This hierarchy helps people understand and navigate a place while creating a richer and more varied environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d7374708e6af7b597dfa43/8a2c8dea-5144-48af-bcb9-007c3bc79d6f/HAR102+vignette+landscape+edge.jpg Blog - Can We Meet Housing Demand Without Compromising Good Design? Housing Developments Need More Than Housing One of the most important aspects of successful masterplanning is thinking beyond individual plots. People do not experience places as a collection of housing parcels. They experience them as neighbourhoods. 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