Public Space - Notes on Why It Matters, What We Should Know, How to Realize Its

This book 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. The book is at the same time a primer and a progressive text.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

Summary

This book 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. The book is at the same time a primer and a progressive text.

Product details

• Authors: Vikas Mehta, Vikas (University of Cincinnati Mehta
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9781032137032
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3213703-2
• No. of pages: 262
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; ARCHITECTURE / Landscape, Architectural structure & design, ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban, The environment, Urban & municipal planning, Urban and municipal planning and policy, Architectural structure and design