At a recent conference, a group of out-of-town planning professionals lamented the 'sameness' of the Big Apple’s public spaces, questioning their distinctiveness.
Even the most jaded public space advocate can admit we're doing well here when it comes to quantity. Since the Bloomberg era, the DOT Plaza Program has created over 100 new plazas.
Sociological studies show our sense of belonging and 'place attachment' are influenced by local landmarks and positive public social interactions, underscoring the importance of creating distinct public spaces.
The easiest way to make public space reflect its neighborhood is by programming it to attract locals, demonstrating that it's not just design, but people that animate a space.
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