A Skyward Shift: Exploring the Social Impact of Elevated Public Spaces in Cities
Briefly

The trend to elevate public spaces conflicts with modernist principles advocating for accessible ground-level spaces, leading to concerns about diminished social interactions.
Elevating public spaces impacts the fundamental nature of urban interaction as it disrupts the continuity between streets and the activities that ground community life.
While maximizing building floor area is economical, it raises questions on the long-term social implications of placing public areas at heights above human scale.
Ground-level spaces are invaluable for retail and urban economics, but this trend of elevation could disrupt social dynamics critical for community engagement.
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