Rethinking the Urban Square
4.0 Sociability in a Public Square Public spaces are considered to be a core component of urban structure and city life, being a beneficial component that takes into account the ultimate aim of fostering regional attachment. In this way, it is conceivable that open space should be regarded as a part ready to advance development and regional demands, in addition to having a characteristic capacity to build and sustain coherent local centrality, ecological efficiency, financial strength and a sense of citizenship. Public spaces allow individuals to meet in coordinated and impromptu paths on seemingly impartial ground, to interact with those within the entire community. These include family relationships (e.g. multi-era family shopping campaigns), social groupings (e.g. youth bunches), nearby social partnerships (e.g. risky or coordinated meetings with companions, neighbours and work partners) and meetings by simple excitement (e.g. walking gatherings). By encouraging this blending, public spaces can add to the attachment of groups.
Figure 81: Various activities taking part in a square
Yashita Khanna|Fifth Year B.Arch.|L.S.Raheja School of Architecture
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