Urban Public Space

II. LITERATURE ON THE URBAN OPEN PUBLIC SPACE

2.1 Public Space Definition

Public space is an integral part of the public sphere. Physical public sphere means the series of spaces and arrangement to support or facilitate public life and social interaction. Considered as location or settings of formal and informal public life that have ‘physical’ (i.e. space) and ‘social’ (i.e. activity) dimensions. The activities and events that happen within urban spaces can render socio cultural public space (Carmona, 2010, 137). For Montgomery (1998), reached the public space in city different functions meeting places by providing, defining spaces for local traditions and identifying of meaning and identity (Montgomery, 1998: 110).

Public places providing

2.2 Principles of place-making: activities and physical pattern

In identifying the process of placemaking, it is important to find out who uses a spaces and how is it being used to present the activity pattern and including that form the design pattern.

Placemaking inspires people to reinvent together reimagine and public spaces as the heart of each community. Strengthening the connection between people and places which they share is a collaborative process with which we can make our public spaces to maximize shared value placemaking. More than just promote better urban planning, placemaking facilities creative consumption pattern with a particular attention to the physical, cultural and social identities that define a place and support its ongoing evolution. (PPS)

2.2.1 Activity

• There is a good balance between men and women (women are more particular about the spaces that they use).

• People of different ages are using the space (retired people and people with young children can use a space during the day when others are working).

• The space is used throughout the day.

• A space that is used by both singles and people in groups is better than one that is just used by people alone because it means that there are places for people to sit with friends, there is more socializing, and it is more fun.

• The ultimate success of a space is how well it is managed.

4.4 Sociability

This is a difficult quality for a place to achieve, but once attained it becomes an unmistakable feature. When people see friends, meet and greet their neighbours, and feel comfortable interacting with strangers, they tend to feel a stronger sense of place or attachment to their community – and to the place that fosters these types of social