New Life in Public Squares

New Life in Public Squares 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.

Taking 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.