Public Space
Public spaces have various functions, -social, cultural, economic as well as ecological-, which importantly contribute to sustainable urban development. Therefore; they play a fundamental role in the configuration of cities and in urban quality.
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Space4People, challenging the use of public space!
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UrbSecurity - An Action-Plan Network for planning safer cities
UrbSecurity is a network of 9 cities which proposes an innovative approach to urban security and safety by integrating it with urban planning, social...
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Finding the silver lining in empty heritage: tales of temporary use
In Ostrava (CZ) and Caen (FR), URBACT’s temporary use legacy lives on, creating new opportunities.