Public space - Wikipedia
WEBA public space is a place that is open and accessible to the general public. Roads, pavements, public squares, parks, and beaches are typically considered public space.
What Makes a Great Public Place? | ArchDaily
WEBFeb 26, 2020 · In evaluating thousands of public spaces around the world, PPS has found that to be successful, they generally share the following four qualities: they are accessible; people are engaged in...
The Top 100 Public Spaces in the U.S. and Canada - Planetizen
WEBOct 27, 2011 · 1. The Circle in Uptown Normal, IL. The Circle is a multi-functional public space located in a roundabout that provides community green space, re-circulates storm water into a public fountain and improves traffic circulation. Designed by Hoerr Schaudt landscape architects, the circle creates an energy that draws people together.
Building public spaces that actually serve the public - NPR
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Playlist. Enlarge this image. VictorHuang/Getty Images. Original broadcast date: July 23, 2021. How can we create public places that feel welcoming and safe for everyone? This hour, TED...
The Public Commons: Building public spaces that actually serve …
WEBApr 26, 2024 · The Public Commons: Building public spaces that actually serve the public. How can we create public places that feel welcoming and safe for everyone? This hour, TED speakers examine our...
Explainer: What is public space and why does it need protecting?
WEBDec 31, 2019 · Public space is all around us, from bustling town and city squares to the iconic beaches and wide-open national parks on our doorsteps. In its more mundane forms – such as roads, footpaths, or...
Well-Designed Public Spaces Are Inclusive Ones
WEBApr 14, 2021 · Public spaces like parks, plazas, and trails are no different. Beyond safety and basic usability, the look, feel, and function of these spaces can significantly affect whether a person wants — or is even able — to spend time and engage there.
From Tiny Squares to Urban Parks: 100 Public Spaces From ... - ArchDaily
WEBJun 4, 2023 · To give you some ideas on how to design urban furniture, bus stops, lookouts, bridges, playgrounds, squares, sports spaces, small parks, and urban parks, check out these 100 notable public spaces.
Public Spaces: 10 Principles for Connecting People and the Streets
WEBJun 9, 2017 · Public spaces, which fill the urban gaps with life, are directly associated with the construction of what we call a city and influence the relationships that are created within them. “When we refer to the streets and other public spaces of a city, we are actually talking about the city’s own identity.
Home — Project for Public Spaces
WEBWhat Makes a Successful Place? Since 1975, Project for Public Spaces has worked with over 3,500 communities to lead placemaking processes that give more people the opportunity to leave a mark on the parks, plazas, public markets, districts, and other public spaces they care about.
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