Discovering the Urban Landscape 01 : Elements of the City

Inspired by Kevin Lynch's work, "The Image of the City," this content introduces students to the five key elements that define urban landscapes: path, edge, district, node, and landmark. By understanding these elements, students will learn how to perceive and interpret the spatial organization of their cities.

ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION

• First, watch a video about latent learning and cognitive maps.
• Next, let's explore the five elements of the image of the city. These elements are like map symbols that help us understand the city's layout.
• Based on the dice roll, think of examples from your daily life. Upload pictures and describe their characteristics.
• Can you guess which city element each icon represents? Click on the blank space to reveal the answers!
• Let's create a unique map of your city! Use a brush, AI pen, or shape tools to draw your city, whether it's your neighborhood or a favorite place. Share your masterpiece with everyone!