The discourse about public spaces is generally dominated by exempla coming mainly from Europe and North America, where in the 1960s and 1970s main theories about use and navigation of the built environment have been developed. If on one side cases from these cultural areas are more accessible, on the other side interesting and relevant experiences are today developed all over the world, starting with the innovative and highly socially relevant intervention in South American cities. New types of public spaces are also emerging in the Asia-Pacific region, due to the digital revolution, or in Africa, in consideration of the massive urbanisation this continent is undergoing.
Whilst there are several dedicated publications to cities, urban morphologies, urban dynamics and urban design, a forum where to discuss and share research, experiences and projects about public space so far was not provided in a structured and clear way.
The Journal of Public Space aims to be the first international, open access journal, integrally dedicated to the discussion of public space in all its different forms and incantations. The objective is to provide a platform where academics and practitioners can share ideas and debate publics breaking traditional disciplinary boundaries. We are willing to engage also artists, to provide a different point of view.
An open access forum for the discussion and advancement of research about public space
Abstract
Published: 2016-10-16
Issue:Vol 1 No 1 (2016)
Pages:1
to 4
Section:
Editorial
Available Formats
How to Cite
Bravo, L. and Guaralda, M. (2016) “An open access forum for the discussion and advancement of research about public space”, The Journal of Public Space, 1(1), pp. 1-4. doi: https://doi.org/10.5204/jps.v1i1.3.
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