New Life in Public Squares investigates the evolution of the public square within the urban form and its meaning to a city's image. It explores what is driving investment in the creation of new or re-designed existing squares: the economic and social benefits, city image to attract tourism, investment and attracting major events. Taking a design practitioners perspective, a series of in-depth case studies, including discussions with clients and designers, on an international array of public squares will analyse and the use of public spaces and the impact they have on their immediate surroundings. It shows readers how quality design of public squares can be achieved and, importantly, how they can be delivered to enable positive changes in the way public spaces are used and experienced.

About the Author

Marie Burns is a qualified landscape architect, urban designer and transport planner who set up the consultancy Burns + Nice in 1997. Marie has designed and implemented many award-winning public realm schemes, including the awardwinning re-design of Leciester Square (London), Millennium Town Park (Jersey) and Leicester City Centre.

Book Information
ISBN 9781859468920
Author Marie Burns
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint RIBA Publishing
Publisher RIBA Publishing
Weight(grams) 802g