Measuring visual attributes for assessing visual conflicts in urban environments

摘要

The visual relationships between a proposed development, such as a new high rise building or telecommunication tower, and its existing urban setting have become increasingly controversial for local residents, urban planners and landscape architects. Visual amenity and character are one of the most contentious issues in conflicts that go to court. This research provides a review of Planning and Environment court cases from 2000 to 2012 in Brisbane to identify different types of conflicts within the city. Taking four case studies from this database, visual amenity conflicts are analysed and three quantifiable methods for comparative analysis are proposed to assess conflict cases with greater reliability in the courtroom.