Each town has characteristics that lend it a unique quality. The urban landscape is a process of successive architectural events. When we live in a town, we are in constant contact with its neighbourhoods and buildings. The visual ensemble these create helps shape an architectural and urban identity. But as each town is unique, it is important to understand the factors and events that have shaped its urban landscape when seeking to understand its identity. We must also take account of the social and political influences that play an important role in any urban evolution.
