Enclosure Ratio

In city planning, the enclosure ratio is a form-based code principle that compares building height to street width to create a sense of "urban room" for pedestrians. The ideal ratio is generally considered to be between 1:1 and 1:3.

This ratio is crucial for defining spaces at a human scale, and creating visually comfortable and engaging public areas.

A good example of this pleasing ratio is the top of main street at the new mineral well fountain, library and city hall