Essays about: "sociability in public spaces"

Found 5 essays containing the words sociability in public spaces.

1. 1. Importance of Urban Squares as Public Space in Social Life : A New Design of Fisktorget in Karlskrona City

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

   Author : ARMIN ABBASIAN; [2016]
   Keywords : public space; urban square; Karlskrona; social interaction; sociability in public spaces; environmental psychology; Fisktorget;

   Abstract : Nowadays, the impact of technological growth‏ ‏on people’s life and our society is remarkable, ‎inevitable and also worrying. The excessive influence of technology in ‎individuals’ lives has caused our community to change towards more privatisation and ‎secluded life. READ MORE

3. 2. Strøget vs. Drottninggatan : Through the Lens of Sociability, Public Spaces and Human Interactions

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : William Bluum; [2015]
   Keywords : Strøget; Drottninggatan; Sociability; Human Interactions; Streets; Streetscape; Public Space; Urban Environment; Strøget; Drottninggatan; Levande Gaturum; Mänskliga Interaktioner; Offentliga platser; Urbana miljöer;

   Abstract : What attributes can make a street become more sociable and create a vibrant streetscape where people feel comfortable spending time? The purpose of this study is to find these attributes and apply this knowledge in a case study on Drottninggatan and Strøget to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as providing recommendations on how the streets can become more sociable public spaces. To achieve this a diverse selection of methods will be used. READ MORE

4. 3. Space qualities : att beskriva och kommunicera stadsrummets kvaliteter

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Johanna Holgersson; [2014]
   Keywords : space qualities; analysverktyg; public space; urbana stadsrum; social hållbarhet; analys;

   Abstract : Uppsatsen syftar till att skapa ett verktyg för att i framtiden enklare kommunicera och beskriva stadens rum. Målet med denna uppsats är att hitta ett internationellt applicerbart verktyg, för att analysera stadsrummets kvaliteter oavsett kontext, språkliga samt kulturella skillnader. READ MORE

5. 4. In Search of Sociable Squares From a Human and Placemaking Perspective : Analyzing the Relationship between Built Environments and Social Life in Two Stockholm Squares: Norrmalmstorg & Nytorget

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Elahe Karimnia; [2012]
   Keywords : public space; environmental psychology; place identity; social interaction; built environment; human perspective; Norrmalmstorg; Nytorget;

   Abstract : Our societies are changing towards more privatization and exclusion; issues of social life in public spaces and the relation of urban form vis-à-vis social life has not been given too much attention in urban planning and design, especially including issues of environmental psychology. However, the importance of public life is not deniable. READ MORE

6. 5. Sociable Space in a City of Life : the Case of Hanoi

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Mikael Bäckman; Maria Rundqvist; [2005]
   Keywords : sociable space; public space; urban planning; urban environment; social life; people-friendly; city-scape; high-rise buildings; density; traffic; public transports; Hanoi; New Urban Area; urbanism; urbanity; development; refurbishment; sociala rum; offentliga rum; trafik; kollektivtrafik; täthet; bebyggelse; utveckling; stadsplanering; gaturum; platser; planering; höghus; MFS;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT This study, Sociable Space in a City of Life ¬ the Case of Hanoi, is a diploma work by Mr. Mikael Bäckman and Ms. Maria Rundqvist, for the Master’s Programme in Spatial Planning presented at the Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden. READ MORE