Essays about: "sociable space"

Found 3 essays containing the words sociable space.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. 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