Public space is the most democratic element of a city!
This is one of the statements made by Richard Rogers - British Architect, award winner, known for his works, including the Pompidou Center in Paris, the Lloyd’s building and the Millennium Dome in London.
Nowadays, public squares and spaces built or being built are modern “Agora”, a meeting place between generations and civilizations. Each of us can have our own personal experience when visiting urban centers and cities. We have found ourselves and our friends often saying that buildings can be of the most special architecture, but public spaces are “a sight for sore eyes”.
The contact is as personal as the pleasure of a walk, as well as meeting with your friends for afternoon conversations. Public spaces shape a city and make them feel free.
A civilized society depends on good public spaces. It carries elements of democracy as long as it instills in a citizen a sense of belonging and equality. Everyone has access, regardless of the neighborhood where they live. With a horizontal extension, unlike any other work, Man is the center not the institution.
Public spaces such as squares, boulevards, promenades, etc. are the best investments that can be made. This is because the direct beneficiaries are not only the residents of the area, but also local and foreign tourists, who are also trying to establish a “relationship” with the place they are exploring.This report also translates into monetary income for interest groups where the project is implemented.
The key is to intervene in relation to the environment and protect existing ecosystems. They are carefully planned so that the improvements are gradual. Thus the large influx of visitors is afforded by quality works in line with nature. In this way, despite the increase in population, which means cities with higher density, public spaces are what design and make the city stand out as a whole and compact.