Abstract

This paper explores the role of urban planning policy, urban housing policy, and urban design on master planning. Though master planning as a concept has historically been tied to urban design, this paper argues that this notion is fundamentally flawed, and that urban planning policy and housing policy play an equally important role. This topic is explored through a case study analysis of Stuyvesant Town and Regent Park, master-planned affordable housing projects in New York City and Toronto, Ontario. With a focus on process, policy, and design, this paper will discuss how interpretations of master planning in New York and Toronto influenced the development of both housing projects. A comparative analysis of both projects highlights the multi-faceted nature of master planning, and demonstrate the importance of urban planning policy, housing policy, and urban design ideologies to master planning.

Highlights

  • This paper will argue that master planning is a function of both urban design and urban planning policy

  • Though master planning as a concept has historically been tied to urban design, this paper argues that this notion is fundamentally flawed, and that urban planning policy and housing policy play an important role

  • This paper’s central research question is: what is the role of urban planning policy, urban housing policy, and urban design on master planning? This will be explored through a comparative case study analysis of master-planned affordable housing developments within North America: Stuyvesant Town in New York City, and Regent Park in Toronto, Ontario

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Urban Development

I hereby declare that I am the sole author of this MRP. This is a true copy of the MRP, including any required final revisions. I authorize Ryerson University to lend this MRP to other institutions or individuals for the purpose of scholarly research. I further authorize Ryerson University to reproduce this MRP by photocopying or by other means, in total or in part, at the request of other institutions or individuals for the purpose of scholarly research. Though master planning as a concept has historically been tied to urban design, this paper argues that this notion is fundamentally flawed, and that urban planning policy and housing policy play an important role. This topic is explored through a case study analysis of Stuyvesant Town and Regent Park, master-planned affordable housing projects in New York City and Toronto, Ontario. A comparative analysis of both projects highlights the multi-faceted nature of master planning, and demonstrate the importance of urban planning policy, housing policy, and urban design ideologies to master planning

INTRODUCTION
MASTER PLANNING THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
NEW YORK CITY
Stuyvesant Town
Lake Ontario
City of New York and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Annual Average Household Income
Central Issues to Address
AVENUE C
Formal pPark or pPlaza
Lynchian Analysis
Node Path
Shape of Buildings
Arrangement of Buildings
COMPARING THE LEGACIES OF STUYVESANT TOWN AND REGENT PARK
Findings
THE COMPLEX NATURE OF MASTER PLANNING
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