Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Location |
| Unit | m or % of program beyond buffer |
| How it is calculated | Distance from noisy or hazardous logistics functions to the nearest residential building; or share of such functions outside a buffer zone. |
| Origin | student |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: Distance buffer index · Walking distance from residential area · Distance from warehouse to nearest residential building
What it measures
Balancing proximity (short deliveries) against nuisance for residents.
Calculation
Distance from noisy or hazardous logistics functions to the nearest residential building; or share of such functions outside a buffer zone.
Connections
- Used in case studies: Amy Naprstek, Elsa Hauksdottir, Lindsay Daphne Macuja
- Tools that can calculate it: Geoportal Praha, Grasshopper
- Informs decisions on: Urban integration of logistics buildings, Visual impact and acceptance by neighbours, Pedestrian–truck safety on logistics sites
Something wrong or missing? Suggest a correction