urban-calculator

Calculate urban design metrics for density, FAR, walkability, parking, and green space.

123|38|Updated Feb 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Amanbh997/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude --skill urban-calculator
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Skill: urban-calculator
Source: https://github.com/Amanbh997/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude/tree/main/skills/urban-calculator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Amanbh997/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude --skill urban-calculator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Urban Calculator provides a suite of Python-based tools to compute precise urban design metrics, replacing reliance on rules-of-thumb with verifiable numbers for density, FAR, walkability, parking, and green space analyses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Density and population calculations using FAR, unit sizes, efficiency, and household demographics.
  • FAR and GFA breakdown across single or multi-zone footprints, with optional bonuses and use splits.
  • Walkability scoring, parking calculations, green-space analysis, and block-perimeter optimization for master plans.
  • Integration: chaining results between calculators to validate designs and compare scenarios.

Quick Start

Run a basic density calculation on a 20,000 m2 site with FAR 2.5 and then proceed to FAR, walkability, and parking analyses as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about urban-calculator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate FAR and density for a site planning proposal?

Walkability scoring and block-perimeter optimization evaluate master plan layouts by calculating precise metrics for connectivity and block efficiency. You input block geometry and constraints to receive verifiable scores used to justify design decisions and compare scenarios.

Can I chain density and parking calculations to validate an urban design?

Urban metric calculators support multi-zone footprints by accepting inputs for single or multiple zones, optional FAR bonuses, and specific use splits. The scripts return structured metrics that justify design decisions across complex site planning and evaluation tasks.

Does the urban calculator handle input validation for site area and constraints?

The urban calculator handles input validation for site area and constraints by applying modular Python scripts with error handling. This ensures accurate numeric metrics for density, FAR, walkability, and green-space analyses without failing on invalid site planning inputs.

What is the best way to compute green-space and parking metrics for master planning?

The best way to compute green-space and parking metrics for master planning is using modular Python scripts that process site constraints and return structured JSON outputs. This provides accurate numeric metrics to evaluate proposals and satisfy technical requirements.