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Public spaces have played a fundamental role throughout history, from the ancient Greek Agora to the Middle Ages' Commons to early 20th century American urban streets & parks.

Today, public spaces are the streets, squares, malls, parks and beaches where people meet.  Such features are fundamental to our urban lives; the safer and more attractive they are the easier it is for community to develop. To a large extent the whole vibrancy and viability of a city is defined by its attitude to the public realm.

"The good city should be a place of exuberance and exaltation of the human spirit, a place for celebration and public 'happenings', for rich and easy encounter, for relaxation and enjoyment. It must not be simply functional and utilitarian." - E.R. Wickham, The Urban Harvest, 1977
 

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