Low, Setha
Why Public Space Matters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197543733
- author:
- Low, Setha
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 16.5 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Public spaces are essential to a healthy civic life, fostering social justice and democratic practices. They enhance creativity, health, urban resilience, and environmental sustainability, while also promoting inclusiveness and flexible thinking. From decades of research, Setha Low highlights the importance of public spaces in everyday life, from sidewalks and plazas to parks and central squares. These spaces not only provide cultural attractions but also offer business opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs and serve as centers for community activity during disasters. As public spaces are threatened by urban development and privatization, it is essential to understand their value and significance. Low's research draws on examples from across the Americas, illustrating the need to preserve these vital areas of civic life.
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