Pattern 61 · town
Small Public Squares
Christopher Alexander
Public squares work best when they are small — 60 feet across, not acres.
Connections (17)
30. Activity Nodes31. Promenade44. Local Town Hall62. High Places69. Public Outdoor Room119. Arcades123. Pedestrian Density125. Stair SeatsStreet IntricacyHuman Scale DesignCreate Places with Unique CharacterIntimate SpacesIrregular Square LayoutHuman-Scaled BuildingsComfortable Places to SitObservation and Participation OpportunitiesVariety in Public Space