Semestre 2

In the recent years, the attitude towards public space has gradually changed rediscovering their importance as an integral part of urban identity of cities. Few cities, especially European cities like Copenhagen and Barcelona having successful urban regeneration strategies act as catalysts in encouraging other cities across the world to rethink and reinvest in the quality of their public spaces. This unprecedented increase in the interest towards public spaces is a stepping stone towards improving the quality of the public life of people. This essay attempts to convey the immense value that public spaces hold today and to suggest the increasing need for architects, planners, policy makers and governments to take a greater interest in designing and maintaining public spaces.