Graphic Communication

I think it's interesting how much graphic communication may influence people's views on planning proposals.

For example, while I love their work, Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk's town plans often have detailed illustration that borders on sentimental in its graphic style (such as in the book Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk: Towns and Town-Making Principles, edited by Krieger, A. with Lennertz, W., 1991, New York: Rizzoli).

(Source: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j301/randy4au/Trussville_11_08_08/06_other_photos/trussville_springs_01.jpg.)

And potentially misleading. All those street trees drawn in may be confusing the big picture.

Graphic communication can deliver new insights, too. Joost Grootens's maps, for example:

(Source: http://www.grootens.nl/2/10/11/3.html.)