Exploring Urban Scale Models

Abstract

Urban scale models are crucial for communicating urban design ideas between various stakeholders, from those directly involved in a project – e.g. client, developer, contractor, municipality – to the broader public. However, our knowledge about this tool is limited. Understanding the shifting role of urban design from the 1960s, when participatory design processes were popularized, to today, highlights the importance of the urban scale model as a communicative tool in urban design.