There is a worldwide trend for planning bodies to allow, require, or encourage developers to
provide open spaces in their properties for public enjoyment to complement the open …

Planners and urban designers place high value on public open spaces, because of the
latter's contribution to the quality of life and social interaction of residents in an urban …

The notion of social equity and equal rights to the city has not been addressed
comprehensively in the use of public open space, particularly the issue of the rapidly ageing …

Public open spaces are essential for residents' social interactions and recreational activities,
improving well-being as well as offering economic and environmental benefits. Saudi Arabia …

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CASE STUDY SERIES URBAN OPEN SPACE DESIGNING FOR USER NEEDS MARK …

Public space plays an important role in sustaining the public realm. There is a renewed
interest in public space with a growing belief that while modern societies no longer depend …

Successful public open spaces are comfortable arenas where people of different
backgrounds, genders and ethnicities benefit from miscellaneous opportunities. This paper …

Public open spaces (POS) have an essential positive impact on cities and their residents.
These spaces play a critical role in enhancing users' physical, mental, and social wellbeing …

Major Indian cities have a lower public open space (POS)-capita ratio and do not meet
national and international standards. Moreover, factors such as lack of design guidelines for …

Private ownership of publicly-accessible space is a phenomenon that is increasingly being
adopted in new urban developments in many cities around the world. The purpose and role …