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URBAN SPACES
Matthew Carmona The Bartlett School of Planning
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THE MULTIPLE COMPLEX PUBLIC SPACES OF A GLOBAL CITY
MATTHEW CARMONA AND FIL IPA WUNDERLICH
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PLANNING FOR PUBLIC SPACES
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1. Evolving public space (formal and informal)
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1. Evolving public space (formal and informal)
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2. Diverse public space (avoiding one-size-
fits-all)
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2. Diverse public space (avoiding one-size-
fits-all)
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3. Free public space (securing rights and
responsibilities)
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3. Free public space (securing rights and
responsibilities)
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A Charter for public space,
rights and responsibilities
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DESIGNING PUBLIC SPACES
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1. Delineated (clearly public, or clearly private)
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1. Delineated (clearly public, or clearly private)
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2. Engaging (designing in active uses)
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2. Engaging (designing in active uses)
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3. Meaningful (incorporating amenities and features)
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3. Meaningful (incorporating amenities and features)
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4. Social (encouraging social engagement)
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4. Social (encouraging social engagement)
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4. Social (encouraging social engagement)
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5. Balanced (between traffic and pedestrians)
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5. Balanced (between traffic and pedestrians)
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6. Comfortable (safe and relaxing)
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6. Comfortable (safe and relaxing)
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7. Robust (adaptable and distinct)
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7. Robust (adaptable and distinct)
7. Robust (adaptable and distinct)
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