His works involved sometimes urban planning; he strategically positioned several of his buildings in relation to the nearby squares and streets to increase their visibility. For example, demolitions in front of San Lorenzo were approved in 1433 to create a piazza facing the church. At Santo Spirito, he suggested that the façade be turned either towards the Arno so travellers would see it, or to the north, to face a large piazza.
His works involved sometimes urban planning; he strategically positioned several of his buildings in relation to the nearby squares and streets to increase their visibility. Fo,r example, demolitions in front of San Lorenzo were approved in 1433 to create a piazza facing the church. At Santo Spirito. he suggested that the façade be turned either towards the Arno so travellers would see it, or to the north, to face a large piazza