"CITY"

1.The author's key points in the chapter were based on the elements he believed made up the good street. He described the good street as having buildings flush to the sidewalk, stores along the frontage, and the doors and windows on the street.To distinguish the description from many existing streets he presented them into enitrely new terms. The good street was now one that has a multiple-access block, continuous fenestration,and rhythmic repetitions of entry points.The author also focused on simple items like benches, clocks,drinking fountains and trash containers that if placed in relation to its use would make them succeed functionally on the good street.

2. Whyte's ideas and Norman's concepts were similiar in that they both were geared toward the behavioral and reflective design aspects. In an example, Whyte appealed to behavioral design when talking about trash cans. He notes that the trash can was a failure as a container to hold garbage but succeeds as a shelf, table, desk,stand,and footrest for a passerby.He appealed to reflective design when he talks about the concept of a good street giving off a homely sense. Whyte's and Norman's ideas about the visceral aspect of design were different. Norman believes the the visceral design is one of the more important factors because it deals with the initial reaction from the consumer that makes them want a product , the "wow factor". Whyte believes that too much good taste from designers with the same good taste results is bland conformity.

3.To analyze and urban area I would use the following checklist:

• Stores along the frontage
• Doors and window on the street
• Building flushed onto the sidewalk
• Basic amenities have good  relation to its use
• Second-story activity with windows
• Seating
• Trees
• Sidewalk (broad enough)