Fractal Urbanism
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Fractal Urbanism
Fractal Urbanism is a way of planning cities where the same shapes or patterns repeat at different sizes, like how a tree has branches that look like smaller trees. In City Theory, this idea helps designers make neighborhoods and streets that feel connected and easy to understand, no matter how big or small they are. Fractal Urbanism can help people find their way around a city because the patterns are familiar at every scale, from a small park to a whole district. This approach can make cities feel more natural and comfortable, using simple rules to create complex and interesting places. Designers use this method to make sure that every part of a city, big or small, fits together well and feels like it belongs.
urban pattern, city planning, repeating shapes, neighborhood design, spatial hierarchy, city structure
CITATION : "Kevin Green. 'Fractal Urbanism.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/fractal-urbanism?E=482598 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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