Street Patterns
Why Streets Bend: The Clues in a Neighbourhood's Layout
Why streets bend can reveal how terrain and routes shape a neighbourhood. Learn to read a curve without mistaking its…
The reading map
All pieces
Explore ways to read a neighbourhood, from street patterns and place names to the landmarks and boundaries we often pass without noticing.
Landmarks
Corner Shop or Clock Tower: Choosing a Landmark That Gives Directions
Choose a landmark that gives directions people can recognize, reach, and describe clearly, whether your meeting point…
Place Names
The Older Name Under the New Sign
Place names can outlast spellings, signs and local habits. Learn how to trace a name’s changing forms without treating…
Boundaries
The Boundary Line Myth: Why a Neighbourhood Edge Can Be Fuzzy
A neighborhood boundary can shift with purpose and routine. Learn to read overlapping local edges without forcing them…
Field Walks
A Ten-Minute Walk for Noticing Street Corners
A ten-minute walk for noticing street corners helps you map how storefronts, entrances, and public spaces meet—and…