{"title":"Marie Burns","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarie Burns offers insightful explorations into the intersections of public life and cultural expression. Her work invites readers to consider how communal spaces shape and reflect societal values, blending thoughtful analysis with a keen appreciation for the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the vibrant worlds of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Burns’s writing illuminates the evolving narratives found in public squares and gatherings, encouraging a deeper understanding of contemporary social dynamics through a creative lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-life-in-public-squares-by-marie-burns-9781859468920","title":"New Life in Public Squares","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Life in Public Squares\u003c\/em\u003e investigates the evolution of the public square within the urban form and its meaning to a city’s image. It explores what is driving investment in the creation of new or re-designed existing squares: the economic and social benefits, city image to attract tourism, investment, and attracting major events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a design practitioner's perspective, a series of in-depth case studies, including discussions with clients and designers, on an international array of public squares, will analyse the use of public spaces and the impact they have on their immediate surroundings. It shows readers how quality design of public squares can be achieved and, importantly, how they can be delivered to enable positive changes in the way public spaces are used and experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607294525676,"sku":"9781859468920","price":98.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781859468920-new-life-in-public-squares.jpg?v=1778159554"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marie-burns.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}