When Public Space becomes a Public Place Katerina Zachariadou Architect, MArch
UPAD2014 1st International Urban Planning, Architecture and Design Congress Kocaeli University
Public space Sustainability
When public space becomes a public place
Public space is open
It does not have a determine shape and exists where there is life, buildings and streets.
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Public space a connector It can be green or gray
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Participation and political expression | POLIS
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// Architectural Heritage // Symbolism // Landmarks
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Economic value // Privatization When public space becomes a public place | 8
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Ease transaction | Accessibility
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Necessary activities | The participant has no choice When public space becomes a public place | 10
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Optional activities | Depend on participant + weather When public space becomes a public place | 11
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Communal activities, like play or conversation Result of necessary and optional activities
Passive contacts Social activities When public space becomes a public place | 12
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Simultaneous activities | Interchange + Communication
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People are learning by imitation When public space becomes a public place | 14
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Mix of people
Public spaces which are flexible When public space becomes a public place | 15
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Sustainability
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"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Brundtland Report, 1987
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Environment
Economy
Society
Sustainability pillars When public space becomes a public place | 18
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5 km/h
people friendly When public space becomes a public place | 19
20-60 km/h Vs
automobile friendly Sustainability
Strict separation line between pedestrian space and car space
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Public space designed for pedestrians and cyclists When public space becomes a public place | 21
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// 24/7 use span // Obsolete space // Reuse the already existing space When public space becomes a public place | 22
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Feel welcomed and invited
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Research and analysis based on sustainable and bioclimatic aspects
Water flow
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Sun light Sustainability
Reform - Reuse - Recycle
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Sustainable Public Space Principles One that: • Is adaptable to the physical environment and the social needs • Is easily accessible by everyone • Is pedestrian and biker friendly • Provides a certain sense of safety • Provokes multiple use and activities • Has a story to tell
• Permits circulation and standing • Favors coexistence • Addresses different ages • Works as an educational place • Contains interesting and distinct urban furniture • Presents a variety of possibilities and perspectives
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Sustainability
When public space can become a public place‌
Thank you! Contact info| zachariadoukaterina@gmail.com