FAQs

A viewscape is a visual connection between a person and the spatial arrangement of both urban and landscape features. From a municipal perspective, these viewscapes tend to be things like historic or iconic locations, places or buildings, or can be a viewscape of the surrounding natural landscape such as waterways or mountain ranges.

• A view point is the location a person can enjoy a view from.
• From a Municipalities perspective, view points are taken only from public places.
• They are highly specific, as a view can dramatically change from one end of a public park or plaza to another. A view point should be detailed down to the exact bench or section of trail or sidewalk where the viewscape is to be preserved.

• A view corridor is a three dimensional area that extends out from a view point.
• View corridors can vary in size depending on how close, or large the desired viewscape is.
• The view corridor is an important tool used by municipalities to create viewscape regulations and policy