Building on what was discussed last night I though I would share with you some great places, planned or not. The first link comes from an amazing non-profit organisation dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities; Project for Public Spaces or PPS. The below links will give you some great guidance from world leaders in place making.
What Makes a Place Great?
PPS argue that great places share four key qualities:
1. It is accessible and well-connected to other important places in the area.
2. The space is comfortable and projects a good image.
3. People are drawn to participate in activities there.
4. It is a sociable place where people like to gather, visiting it again and again.
60 of the World's Great Places
Unfortunately Perth doesn't get a mention but I have to agree with many of the selections my personal favourites from my travel would have to be the Prado, Havana (Cuba),an amazing boulevard with stalls and plenty of art to smuggle out of the country.
Five of the World's Most Overrated Places
Once again no sign of Perth, but that's probably a good thing. If only I found this web page before last night I could have saved myself hours of research.
Why Many Public Spaces Fail
"It is difficult to design a space that will not attract people - what is remarkable is how often this has been accomplished" - William H. Whyte
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That's awesome, good work guys.
Planners and people make great places! We just need to better plan places that draw people to them with areas to sit and relax, artwork to intrigue and inspire, and lets make places more fun!
Check out Piano Stairs -the fun theory video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw&feature=player_embedded#watch-main-area
Planners along side with people make good places. I am very skeptical of increasing public participation all the world's great cities were built through dictatorial means, and had this great natural evolution of sorts. Perth compared to this has left several key ingredients out from the beginning which impacted on the recipe.
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