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People make places growing the public life of cities

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Demos 2005ISBN:
  • 1841801496
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.52
Online resources: Summary: Based on in-depth studies of three British towns and cities, Cardiff, Preston and Swindon, the book explores how the best public spaces are created by people and communities themselves. It sets out the forms of governance , design principles and everyday uses that can help boost people's participation in public space and the wider public life of their town or city.

Based on in-depth studies of three British towns and cities, Cardiff, Preston and Swindon, the book explores how the best public spaces are created by people and communities themselves. It sets out the forms of governance , design principles and everyday uses that can help boost people's participation in public space and the wider public life of their town or city.