Public spaces play a vital role in the social and economic life of communities. New
kinds of public spaces and meeting places are now being created in towns and cities,
which can be an important social resource.
In this summary of research projects undertaken in England and Wales, Ken Worpole
and Katharine Knox explore how people use both traditional and new public spaces,
and how these places function, often successfully, sometimes not. The summary
provides clear evidence of the importance of public space in successful regeneration
policies, and for creating sustainable communities.
Read the rest of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation report here.
Stella Parkes
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