Francis, M., 1989, Control as a dimension of public-space qualit, in: Altman, I., E. Altman & E.H. Zube, ‘Public places and spaces’, Plenum Press, New York
- Author : Francis, M.
- Year : 1989
- Published in Book : Public places and spaces
- Pages : 145-172
- Abstract in English : KEYWORDS: quality, public space, users, gardening, environmental psychology, actors. UTILITY: lecturers/teachers, academic research, students of universities of professional education.
- Comments/Notes : Public-spaces is attracting considerable attention. Several critical questions surround this public interest in the form and meaning of public space. How do public spaces support culture and outdoor life? How does public space affect people’s overall experience and satisfaction of living in towns and cities? What role do public spaces play in the life between building? How can public spaces be best design and managed to satisfy human needs expectations? The purpose of this chapter is to examine one important yet poorly understood dimension of public-space quality – people’s right to control their use and enjoyment of public places. User control of public spaces is emerging from psychological and political theory and environmental design research as an essential ingredient for the success of urban places. It is part of an evolving public culture in the United States, where people are using outdoor space in greater numbers, with increased intensity, and for a wider range of activities than previously experienced in neighbourhoods, on streets, and urban centres. Literature on these items is reviewed and the article offers a framework of the involved actors.