WE PRODUCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE ON PUBLIC SPACE.
The Journal of Public Space (ISSN 2206-9658) is a research project developed by City Space Architecture, a non-profit organization based in Italy, in partnership with UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, based in Kenya.
The Journal of Public Space is the world’s first international, interdisciplinary, academic, diamond open-access journal dedicated entirely to public space. Built on a well-established global network of scholars and professionals, the journal is committed to expanding current scholarship by offering a global perspective and providing a platform for countries that are often overlooked to share their views and discuss topics that are usually sidelined in mainstream knowledge, such as neglected and emerging issues.
The Journal of Public Space embraces diversity and encourages dialogue and storytelling from a variety of disciplines and countries, particularly those that are usually underrepresented, thereby overcoming the Western-centric approach that currently dominates the discourse. Like a proper public space, The Journal of Public Space is free, accessible and inclusive for both authors and readers. It provides a platform for both emerging and established researchers, as well as professionals, artists, activists and community leaders. The Journal of Public Space aims to promote research, showcase best practices and inform discussions about issues related to public spaces in our ever-changing societies.
The Journal of Public Space addresses the social sciences and humanities as major fields and is also interested in attracting scholars from other disciplines. Acting as both a scholarly journal and an interdisciplinary discussion and exchange platform, it is enriched by hosting papers on design projects, art performances, and social practices that foster civic engagement and non-expert knowledge.
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2024-06-13
Due to the large number of submissions and the many requests we receive for special issues, we have temporarily closed the online submission process.
We are NOT accepting submissions at this time.
The online submission process will reopen in 2025.
For those who have already submitted, please check here to see if your article is currently under review.
2018-12-26
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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Safe and Sound Cities
Editors: Luisa Bravo, Carla Hermida
in collaboration with Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB)
Published: 2025-10-11
- Dr Luisa Bravo
The Journal of Public Space, Founder and Editor in Chief
City Space Architecture, Founding Member and President
(from the statement submitted at the 26th UN-Habitat Governing Council held in Nairobi, Kenya, 8-12 May 2017)
Stand up for Public Space! | UN-Habitat Global Urban Lecture by Dr Luisa Bravo (click here) | A global campaign launched at the Habitat III conference in Quito, Ecuador, 2016 (click here)
The Journal of Public Space is a not-for-profit project. We produce public knowledge on public space. We don't ask for APCs (Article Processing Charges) from our authors. Nobody is paying, neither for publishing nor for reading. Our Editor in Chief and our Editorial Team are not paid, they all volunteer their time to accomplish our mission.
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