A Community-Driven Nature-Based Design Framework for the Regeneration of Neglected Urban Public Spaces

Typifying the subtle: Architectural design framework for achieving qualities of place in Banja Luka’s open public spaces

Facta universitatis - series Architecture and Civil Engineering ◽

10.2298/fuace170321019s ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 251-264

Author(s):

Ognjen Sukalo ◽

Diana Stupar ◽

Milica Malesevic

Keyword(s):

Architectural Design ◽

Public Spaces ◽

Design Framework ◽

Abstract Concept ◽

Future Projections ◽

Local Contexts ◽

Spatial Volume ◽

City Structure ◽

Fundamental Categories ◽

Banja Luka

"Place" stands as one of the most fundamental categories of thought and existence, far surpassing the mere location and spatial volume of events, memories and future projections. In the field of architecture - in cites, in landscapes, in dwelling settings - "place" has come to denote a specific set of qualities, not always and not easily acquired, especially with the advent of abstract concept of "space" forwarded and favoured by Modernism. "Place", with all its multidimensional aspects and many generative forces is not easy to intentionally arrive at through design. This paper explores and proposes an initial typology of potential "places" among open public spaces of Banja Luka, aiming to systematize the most prevalent lines of place-building. This systematization should provide future architectural designs within these (mostly incomplete) local contexts with a framework of guidelines and notes capable of illustrating the possibilities of (ambiental) completion. Through typological criteria that speak about "modes of spatial definition", "position within city structure" and "programmatic designations" seven (out of total twelve possible) types are recognized and their respective cases individually examined.

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Children's Experience and Attitudes Towards the Police, Personal Safety and Public Spaces: Findings from the 2009/10 British Crime Survey Interviews with Children Aged 10 to 15

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e566952011-001 ◽

2011 ◽

Keyword(s):

Public Spaces ◽

Personal Safety ◽

British Crime Survey ◽

Survey Interviews

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Navigating stigma in neighborhoods and public spaces among transgender and nonbinary adults in New York City.

Stigma and Health ◽

10.1037/sah0000219 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 477-487

Author(s):

Taylor M. Lampe ◽

Sari L. Reisner ◽

Eric W. Schrimshaw ◽

Asa Radix ◽

Raiya Mallick ◽

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Keyword(s):

New York ◽

New York City ◽

York City ◽

Public Spaces

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The adaptation of design thinking in auditing

Conference Proceedings of the Academy for Design Innovation Management ◽

10.33114/adim.2019.03.362 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Linda MEIJER-WASSENAAR ◽

Diny VAN EST

Keyword(s):

The Netherlands ◽

Design Thinking ◽

Public Organizations ◽

Design Framework ◽

The Right ◽

The Way

How can a supreme audit institution (SAI) use design thinking in auditing? SAIs audit the way taxpayers’ money is collected and spent. Adding design thinking to their activities is not to be taken lightly. SAIs independently check whether public organizations have done the right things in the right way, but the organizations might not be willing to act upon a SAI’s recommendations. Can you imagine the role of design in audits? In this paper we share our experiences of some design approaches in the work of one SAI: the Netherlands Court of Audit (NCA). Design thinking needs to be adapted (Dorst, 2015a) before it can be used by SAIs such as the NCA in order to reflect their independent, autonomous status. To dive deeper into design thinking, Buchanan’s design framework (2015) and different ways of reasoning (Dorst, 2015b) are used to explore how design thinking can be adapted for audits.

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The function of urban public spaces in medium size cities in Greece. First evaluation for Chalkida, Greece

Proceedings of the 8th International Conference On Humanities, Psychology and Social Science ◽

10.33422/8hps.2018.10.116 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Efthimios Bakogiannis

Keyword(s):

Public Spaces ◽

Medium Size

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Reconstruction Of Urban Parks Of Culture And Rest Of The Soviet Period

Promyshlennoe i Grazhdanskoe Stroitel stvo ◽

10.33622/0869-7019.2019.12.61-65 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 61-65

Keyword(s):

Public Space ◽

Senior Citizens ◽

Urban Parks ◽

Public Spaces ◽

Historical Background ◽

Soviet Period ◽

Limited Mobility ◽

Functional Zoning ◽

Functional Areas ◽

The City

This article analyzes the main problems of urban public spaces, because today public spaces can determine the future of cities. It is noted that parks are multifunctional public spaces in the urban environment, as they are an important element of the citywide system of landscaping and recreation, perform health, cultural, educational, aesthetic and environmental functions. The article notes that the need for easily accessible and well-maintained urban parks remains, however, the state of parks in many cities of Russia remains unsatisfactory, requiring reconstruction. A brief historical background of the Park of Culture and Rest of the Soviet period in Omsk is expounded, the analysis of the existing territory of the Park is presented. It is revealed that the Park, being the largest public space in Omsk, does not meet the requirements of modern urbanism, although it represents a great potential for designing the space for the purpose of recreation of citizens. Performed functional zoning scheme of the territory of the Park in question, where its division into functional areas destined for active recreational users of the Park is presented, considered the interests of senior citizens, people with limited mobility, etc. Reconstruction of Parks of the Soviet period can provide the city with additional recreational opportunities, as well as increase its tourist attractiveness.

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