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10 Ways to improve Public Spaces

  • Posted on: 21 August 2017
  • By: Susanne Wrighton
Herrengasse Graz, Austria

For a city to be successful there is a need for good public spaces. This fact is also more and more recognized as an important factor for prosperous city by city administrations across Europe. Furthermore, public spaces have the ability to revitalize and create economic and social development opportunities. But for many municipal governments it is hard to find ways to build and maintain healthy public spaces.

Transform Parking into Parklets

  • Posted on: 21 August 2017
  • By: Susanne Wrighton
Parklet - San Francisco, USA

It is very difficult to find a place to sit and relax in an urban environment primary designed for transport with asphalt roads, concrete sidewalks and brick buildings. Hence, towns and cities are transforming parking spots in parklets – public seating platforms that convert curbside parking spaces into vibrant community spaces. They’re mostly designed with a place to sit, greenery and sometimes bike racks.

Play Street

  • Posted on: 21 August 2017
  • By: Susanne Wrighton
Play Street - Frankfurt, Germany

Play Street – Frankfurt

The temporary play street in Frankfurt started in 2008 as a part of the project "Vernetzte Spiel- und Begegnungsräume" (“Networked play and public places”), with the aim to increase the quality of stay for children. Now the temporary street took place about ten times and currently takes place from the 15th of April till the 25th of October every Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm. Every year more than 3000 children and adults have participated in this initiative.

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