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Pattern 69 · town

Public Outdoor Room

Christopher Alexander

Make outdoor rooms where groups can gather at all hours, not just passageways.

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37. House Cluster 61. Small Public Squares 115. Courtyards Which Live 161. Sunny Place 163. Outdoor Room Eyes on the Street Experience of Landscapes Irregular Square Layout Enclosed Squares Sociable Environments Engaging the Senses Defined Public Space Promote Social Interaction Defined Civic Spaces Hierarchical Public Spaces Nodes of Activity Public Interaction Spaces Cultural Nodes Privatized Public Space Lack of Public Space Maturity