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Bookmark or Share- What is Placemaking? - Project for Public SpacesPlacemaking shows people just how powerful their collective vision can be. It helps them to re-imagine everyday spaces, and to see anew the potential of parks, downtowns, waterfronts, plazas, neighborhoods, streets, markets, campuses and public buildings. Placemaking begins at the smallest scale. Placemaking is not a new idea.
- Public space - WikipediaA 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. To a limited extent, government buildings which are open to the public, such as public libraries, are public spaces, although they tend to have restricted areas and greater ...
- What Makes a Successful Place? - Project for Public SpacesGreat public spaces are those places where celebrations are held, social and economic exchanges occur, friends run into each other, and cultures mix. They are the “front porches” of our public institutions – libraries, field houses, schools – where we interact with each other and government. When these spaces work well, they serve as ...
- Revitalized Public Spaces: Fostering Human Connections in CitiesIn addition, quality public and open spaces are key in generating human connections within cities’ neighborhoods. Having an open space to enjoy, certainly prompts a sense of community and ...
- What Is Public Space? | Why Public Space Matters | Oxford AcademicChapter 2. What Is Public Space? answers the question from a personal, cultural, and urban design point of view. It begins by defining public space by what it does or accommodates and explores the many ways that spaces are made “public” by people, meanings, and practices. The muddled distinction of public/private, however, requires a ...
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