Abstract
Abstract Examples presented in the paper are focused on functional and formal elements that have a positive impact on the attractiveness of the use of public space in the city. They show how in different scale and using various architectural and urban elements to create or transform a space that has gained acceptance and responded to the needs of different user groups. The study used methods of observation and comparison of selected examples in different locations in the world and the method of analysis of the sources. Based on observation and analysis of literature the authors have drawn up a list of criteria allowing the assessment of the quality of space with emphasis on the validity of the social aspect.
Highlights
The article presents selected examples of attractive and original spaces, which attract a variety of multifunctional program user group
The work is based on case studies, which were analyzed in several aspects such as: readability, concept originality, compliance with tradition, public communication availability, pedestrian traffic, access for disabled users, quality of small architecture, outdoor flooring/ paving, greenery, social activity, playgrounds, recreation places for adults etc
The awareness was raised by such phenomena as public spaces appropriation, changes in urban spaces, the emptiness of centers and migration of inhabitants to suburbs
Summary
The article presents selected examples of attractive and original spaces, which attract a variety of multifunctional program user group. The work is based on case studies, which were analyzed in several aspects such as: readability, concept originality, compliance with tradition, public communication availability, pedestrian traffic, access for disabled users, quality of small architecture, outdoor flooring/ paving, greenery, social activity, playgrounds, recreation places for adults etc. Public space is a valuable place of human relations which influences the image, way of functioning and identity of cities. It may constitute a space where culture, events, information exchange, communication, and trade mingle, a means of conveying content and meaning. The selection of examples for the paper was based on originality of solutions enhancing active social life. The aim of the research is an analysis and discussion around selected examples of public spaces which were chosen as original solutions to help enhance the activity of society
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