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Table 3 S.E.A.M’s matrix of physical and spatial elements

From: Towards forming a socio-ecological action model for urban open spaces’ design in New Cairo, Egypt

Code

Attributes

Source

Physical and spatial elements

01

Plants (flora and fauna)

Helen Woolley, 2013

02

Land marks and attraction points

Kevin Lynch, 1960

03

Enclosure and openness

Oscar Newman, 1973–1996

04

Historical elements

Kevin Lynch, 1960

05

Space furniture

Dak Kopec, 2012

06

Accessibility

Project for Public Spaces, 2013

07

Continuity

Project for Public Spaces, 2013

08

Proximity

Project for Public Spaces, 2013

09

Connectivity and movement

Christopher Alexander, 1977

10

Way finding and navigation

Kevin Lynch, 1960

11

Walkability

Project for Public Spaces, 2013

12

Mixed uses and services

Christopher Alexander, 1977