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public space design

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Public space design is a multidisciplinary field of inquiry and practice concerned with the planning, creation, management, and evaluation of shared physical environments accessible to the public. As an academic concept, it investigates the complex interplay between physical form, social dynamics, ecological factors, and political processes that shape the experience and function of these spaces, focusing on user needs, accessibility, sustainability, aesthetic quality, and the promotion of social interaction and civic life. Its significance lies in its crucial role in shaping urban environments, influencing human behavior, fostering community, and addressing critical urban challenges related to equity, resilience, and well-being.

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MC

University College London

MW

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

SL

City University of New York

DO

Universiti Teknologi MARA

BG

The University of Western Australia

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University College London

London, United Kingdom

Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, The Netherlands

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Shah Alam, Malaysia

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