Over the last century, cities have seen an alarming decline in the quantity and quality of their pub
Public space is the ultimate foundation and connective structure for all human spaces; and cities with inadequate public space systems will fail in critical ways.
Therefore:
Lay out every city, and every increment of a city, as a system of inter-connected public spaces, large, medium and small, including streets, squares, parks, and the public areas of buildings. Make these spaces walkable and pedestrian-friendly, with attractive destinations at frequent intervals. Assure that every residence is within 200M of an active public space.
When …Within the Polycentric Region (p. 24), establish the distribution and connectivity of public space, following its Blue-Green Network (p. 27)...
Then Assure that the public space system follows the 400M Through Street Network (p. 33), and extends along its streets, squares and parks. Lay out the system as a series of Paths And Goals8, incorporating Activity Pockets* and Outdoor Rooms*. Create Place Network (p. 90) all along its edges, and assure it has Positive Outdoor Space*…
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