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Masterplan
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Definition
A comprehensive plan for the development of an area — defining land uses, street networks, public spaces, building heights, and phasing. Masterplans provide a framework for coordinating multiple buildings and projects across time. They are used for new districts, regeneration areas, and campus developments.
Example
The Canary Wharf masterplan in London (1985 onwards) by SOM transformed derelict docklands into a financial district through a structured framework of streets, towers, and public squares.