In the past, it was assumed that the best way to maintain sterile conditions and patient comfort was
Hospitals have advanced requirements for germ isolation and patient protection; yet their patients also have a basic need to stay connected to their neighborhood environments.
Therefore:
Build hospitals as integrated facilities within their neighborhoods. If necessary, use bridges, tunnels and subterranean levels to connect different buildings and functions as needed across the walkable street fabric.
When … Also at the edge of Sanctuary (p. 66) and within the 400M Through Street Network (p. 33) there is a need to accommodate medical facilities...
Then Create a Walkable Streetscape (p. 93) around the hospital, with a mix of other uses including clinics, offices, commercial spaces and residences…
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