Public spaces mirror the complexities of urban societies: as historic social bonds have weakened and cities have become collections of individuals public open s

Which public and whose space? The understanding of public space as an arena where individuals can claim full use and access hides a reality of constant negotiat

The relationship between public and private spheres is one of the key concerns of the modern society. This book investigates this relationship, especially as ma

This book explores concerns for spatial justice as streets, squares, and neighbourhoods are continuously made and remade through planning processes, political a

The Companion to Public Space draws together an outstanding multidisciplinary collection of specially commissioned chapters that offer the state of the art in t