Routledge Handbook of Urban Public Space: Use, Design, and Management

This handbook provides evidence that public space is not dead, with examples from around the world of people using it for various activities. It is useful for students, faculty, and researchers in social science, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, and urban design.

Format: Hardback
Length: 386 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Is it truly the end of public space? This handbook presents compelling evidence that the answer is a resounding no. Across cities in diverse corners of the world, people continue to cherish and utilize public spaces as arenas for pursuing their chosen activities. The book is organized into seven insightful sections. The first section introduces three emerging paradigms of public space. The subsequent five sections delve into specific types of activities: recreation, commerce, protest, living, and celebration. These sections span the globe, showcasing captivating cases from Brazil, China, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Libya, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United States. The concluding section, comprising three chapters, offers valuable research methodologies for studying public space. This handbook is a valuable resource for graduate students, faculty members, and researchers in the fields of social science, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, and urban design. It serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding, studying, and designing urban public spaces, fostering a deeper appreciation for the dynamic and evolving nature of these vital spaces.

Weight: 900g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367611637