Public Space

Notes on Why It Matters, What We Should Know, and How to Realize Its Potential
1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-1-032-13702-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 268 Seiten, Format (B × H): 197 mm x 125 mm, Gewicht: 560 g

Public Space: notes on why it matters, what we should know, and how to realize its potential journeys a vast territory and presents a panoramic view of public space—an understanding from numerous disciplines—under one cover in an incisive and concise manner. As a dialogue between the social-political and the material-physical, the book brings together the key ideas that encompass the social, political, and physical issues in the making and experience of public space. The book is at the same time a primer and a progressive text. It makes the case for public space, digs deep into understanding what public space is, followed by three sections that present the inherent paradoxes, the possibilities, and propositions for a more meaningful public space. The book presents ideas in concise and approachable ways—from established tenets to new propositions—that are constructive and thought-provoking, with many that will challenge the reader’s preconceived notions. Students and scholars in the built environment disciplines and social sciences, public space managers, public and private sector practitioners, and civic leaders, but also residents who want to better understand and make an impact in their communities and cities will find Public Space to be a valuable resource.

Zielgruppe

General, Postgraduate, Professional, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mehta, Vikas

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung Stadtplanung, Kommunale Planung
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Garten- und Landschaftsarchitektur
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Städtebau, Stadtplanung (Architektur)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction, 1. Why Care?, 2. What is Public Space?, 3. Paradoxes, 4. Possibilities, 5. Propositions

Über Autor(innen)

Vikas Mehta, PhD, is a Professor of Urban Design, the Fruth/Gemini Chair and Ohio Eminent Scholar of Urban/Environmental Design at the School of Planning, College of DAAP, University of Cincinnati.