Public spaces
Alternative labels
Public open spaces
Conference paper
Vanity unfair - examining the impact of development authorities on the designation and development of public space: Barangaroo case study
This paper will begin to construct an argument for a more inclusive, adaptive and interdisciplinary planning process that realigns contemporary planning theory with practice.
Report
The benefit of design
This poll aimed to gauge the Australian community’s views on the benefits of good design for public buildings and public spaces.
Report
Walk, talk, work: the importance of pedestrians and public space for collaboration in hospital knowledge precincts
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” So said Friedrich Nietzsche, who wasn’t short on great thoughts. While hospital knowledge precincts may not necessarily be the haunt of great philosophers, this research explores the importance of walkability in promoting ideas, innovation and collaboration.
Report
Reframing graffiti and street art in the City of Sydney
The aims of the report are to review the City of Sydney’s current policies and practices towards graffiti and street art, and to make recommendations about how these policies and practices could be improved.
Report
In the public eye: addressing the negative impact of laws regulating public space on people experiencing homelessness
This report presents 10 recommendations intended to create a better informed, more effective, more efficient response to people experiencing homelessness in public spaces.