The Need for Socially Vibrant Urban Plazas and a Method To Create Them – 6 pm
June 17, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Join our webinar on June 17 at 6 pm as we discover the art of place making of Urban Plazas. The program will cover:
A BIT OF HISTORY of the former presence and loss of urban public spaces throughout America
PUBLIC LIFE STUDIES and the concept of the Third Place
The critical need for SOCIAL CONNECTION
Urban plazas are a MECHANISM TO BUILD COMMUNITY
What is an URBAN PLAZA?
UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES toward creating socially optimized urban plazas
A SCORING TOOL to measure existing public spaces for sociability & to develop new ones
REAL-WORLD examples of successful and not so successful urban plazas
LAST WORDS about what urban plazas can be
Urban public spaces, in the way of plazas and squares, play an essential role in the social, psychological, economic, and civic health of urban communities. These spaces also contribute to the cultural interest and vibrancy to a city. This presentation also introduces universal principles to ensure successful urban plazas, and a methodology to evaluate or create them.
Chris will share several of his favorite projects and discuss the design and implementation process behind his and other designers work.
Come join us for inspiration and education!