Street Master Plan Comparison Workbench

Only this method is selected in the workbench. Use it when it fits the client decision and the available evidence.

Individual assignment 4 · 3%

Due November 18 at the start of class

Requirements and grading

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1. Name the client decision

Community or projectDecision the client or team needs to makeWhat evidence is missing or weak?

2. Your selected method

Street Master Plan ComparisonUse when: Comparing two corridors or street segments for connectivity, frontage, safety, and public-realm actionNeeds: Street geometry, network context, frontage, field observation, users, destinations, and implementation constraintsWatch for: This is optional and should not become a full corridor plan without scope approval.

Street Master Plan Comparison is one optional approved method, not a universal assignment. Select it only when the client decision and evidence support it.

Why is Street Master Plan Comparison the best fit for this decision?

3. Define a fair comparison

Cases, places, sites, segments, sectors, users, or scenariosGeographic boundary, observation boundary, and time periodContext map or visual handoff (optional when useful)

Open Map Maker for a context visual

Use Map Maker only when the selected method benefits from a map or visual. It does not change the method scope.

Common criteria

Every comparison unit must be assessed with the same rule.

01CriterionMeasure or observation ruleSource

02CriterionMeasure or observation ruleSource

03CriterionMeasure or observation ruleSource

4. Record what you know and how you know it

Sourced evidenceDirect observationInference from the evidenceUnknowns and limitationsAlternative explanation or response

5. Recommend a next step

Proportional recommendationLead or responsible partyPartnersFirst actionEarly measure of progressWhat evidence or condition could change the recommendation?

6. Quality control and export

Needs work | Client decision and evidence gap are explicit
Needs work | Method fit is explained
Needs work | Cases and study boundary support a fair comparison
Needs work | At least three common criteria have measures and sources
Needs work | Evidence, observation, inference, and unknowns remain separate
Needs work | An alternative explanation or response is considered
Needs work | Recommendation includes lead, first action, measure, and change condition

Your selected method is fixed for this workbench. Start by naming the client decision and evidence gap.

Honor pledge and authorship

I pledge that I have neither given nor received help on this examination (quiz, assignment, etc.)

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Permitted collaboration and material AI assistance, if any

Follow the collaboration and AI rules in the syllabus. Include your signed pledge with the final individual submission.