A new definition of contemporary public spaces is necessary, both in their form and design. The old cataloging of squares, streets, and parks has become obsolete. Today we often find formless places ...

Human interaction would be chaotic if we were unable to exert control over the places where we live and work, and all societies have a system for recognizing human “territories” and enforcing rules ...

A Georgia mother was recently arrested for reckless endangerment after her 10-year-old son was seen walking outside alone. The warrant for her arrest claimed she “willingly and knowingly” endangered ...

Elevation is often framed as progress, lifting movement above the friction of the city and smoothing circulation into uninterrupted flow. Every act of lifting produces a secondary condition in its ...

Ask anyone shopping for a new home what amenities are most important to them and public spaces always top the list. Trails, parks, outdoor areas, and a cafe to walk to and meet friends and neighbors ...

To be truly inclusive, public outdoor spaces must meet the needs of the entire population, regardless of age, physical ability or mobility. Although many cities have adopted universal accessibility ...

Traditional villages are global rural heritage sites that usually refer to villages formed earlier and have rich traditional resources [1]. They can fully represent the production and life, social and ...

The plaza at 325 Fifth Avenue is just one example of a privately owned public space, commonly known as a POPS, that has not been maintained according to the developer’s agreement with the city. These ...