A Basic Study on the Equation of LandUse Intensity from Floor-Area-Ratio and its Application

Abstract

As an index to control the density of cities, we noticed both of land-use intensity and Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR) and showed the process of inducing a series of equations to determine the land-use intensity when FAR in the district was given. The relative relationship between plottage and open space was then described by a series of equations using FAR. By these equations, it became possible to present land-use intensity according to given FAR in a district and it also become possible to present a numeric goal of the area density control. Finally, these equations were applied to the whole area of Osaka City and their applicability and limitation were examined and inspected using the data provided for every 500-meter mesh.