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townscape Definition

town·scape (to̵unskāp′)

noun

a picture or view of a town or a part of a town
townscape Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • area: This unique architectural solution will produce a development which will positively enhance the townscape of the central area.

Converse of object

  • surround: Due to the sunken nature of the site in relation to the surrounding townscape, not all entrances are wheelchair friendly.
  • enhance: This unique architectural solution will produce a development which will positively enhance the townscape of the central area.
  • improve: These are national awards for new work that improves the townscape of Britain.
  • provide: If there is no alternative, on-street parking will generally provide better townscape than front curtilage parking.
  • value: A high level of protection should be given to most valued townscapes and landscapes, wildlife habitats and natural resources.

Adjective modifier

  • historic: The impact of traffic is also having a detrimental impact on the historic townscape.
  • Victorian: Take a walk along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath through the Weavers ' Triangle - a well preserved Victorian industrial townscape.
  • industrial: Five locks spread over a 1½ miles descend into Chester through a typical industrial townscape.
  • existing: He also conveys the harmony and completeness of much of the existing townscape with its intricate pattern of winding alleys and hidden courtyards.
  • wide: SUMMER IN DUMFRIES, describes a grim depressing town that still allows for McMillan's humor to elevate this wider townscape.
  • local: Sarah Hopkins is already well known for her series of screenprints of the local townscape.

Modifies a noun

  • merit: FROM: Anita Elms ( Richmond Upon Thames, Greater London ) My house is classed as townscape merit.
  • character: Open & closed spaces The townscape character of the Garrison area is dominated by openness.
  • feature: Recently renovated, its corner position makes it an important townscape feature.
  • value: Part of a " building group of townscape value " .
  • quality: In all cases there must be suitable treatment of the frontage to maintain townscape quality.
  • element: The two can still be adjudged indivisible townscape elements, with a splendid linking monument.

Noun used with modifier

  • quality: The objective was to produce a building of simple elegance with a strong presence within a quality townscape.
  • term: The term townscape is defined and described together with sense of space and the qualities of townscape that create a sense of space.

Browse dictionary entries near townscape

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  7. town hall
  8. town crier
  9. town clerk
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  4. townsmen
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