Applicability of Perry’s neighbourhood concept in neighbourhood planning in Sri Lanka

IF 1.7 Q4 REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING

International Planning Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-20 DOI:10.1080/13563475.2022.2101434

M. Subhashini, N. Wickramaarachchi

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ABSTRACT Perry’s neighbourhood concept has been considered a substantial paradigm shift in neighbourhood planning since 1929 and has now been reaffirmed under new urbanism. Eventhough Sri Lanka has implemented several neighbourhood concepts in housing developments, it lacks proper evaluation. The current study explores the applicability of Perry’s neighbourhood concept in Sri Lanka, employing two case studies in suburban areas in the Colombo district. The study relied on both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study highlights that edge-centred arteries and loop layout of neighbourhood paths help walkability. Open space at the centre of the neighbourhood with a well-connected footpath increases residents’ physical and social activities. The establishment of commercial facilities on the outer edge of the neighbourhood helped to reduce traffic in the neighbourhood. However, the study questioned the functionality of the elementary school with the unequal distribution of recourses among schools in Sri Lanka. The results provide guidelines for future neighbourhood planning that combines Perry’s concept but with local settings and future aspirations.

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佩里邻里概念在斯里兰卡邻里规划中的适用性

自1929年以来，佩里的社区概念被认为是社区规划的重大范式转变，现在在新城市主义下得到了重申。尽管斯里兰卡在住房开发中实施了几个社区概念，但缺乏适当的评估。目前的研究探讨了佩里的邻里概念在斯里兰卡的适用性，采用两个案例研究在科伦坡地区郊区。这项研究采用了定性和定量两种方法。研究强调，以边缘为中心的动脉和环形布局的社区路径有助于步行。社区中心的开放空间与连接良好的人行道增加了居民的身体和社交活动。在社区外围建立商业设施有助于减少社区的交通。然而，由于斯里兰卡学校之间资源分配不均，该研究对小学的功能提出了质疑。研究结果为未来的社区规划提供了指导方针，将佩里的概念与当地环境和未来的愿望结合起来。

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