User pattern · town
Defined Civic Spaces
Andrés Duany & Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk
Design civic spaces to be central and defined, serving as focal points of community life.
Context
New developments lacking central, identifiable gathering spaces.
Problem
Undefined civic spaces become uninviting or neglected, diminishing their role in public life.
Solution
Create clearly defined and accessible civic spaces, such as plazas or squares, that encourage public gatherings.