Perspectives of public spaces in Irkutsk. Visions, Alliances, Requirements Authors Barbara Engel Downloads PDF (Russian) DOI: https://doi.org/10.7480/projectbaikal.36.132 Published 2013-05-27 Issue No. 36 (2013): fences Section Articles How to Cite Perspectives of public spaces in Irkutsk. Visions, Alliances, Requirements. (2013). Project Baikal, 10(36), 54-59. https://doi.org/10.7480/projectbaikal.36.132 More Citation Formats ACM ACS APA ABNT Chicago Harvard IEEE MLA Turabian Vancouver Download Citation Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX Keywords: open space, urban planning, temporarily public spaces, inner planning strategy, placemaking, Irkutsk Abstract Open spaces are ‘backbones’ of the city, important places of communication and identification of the urban society. In an era of increasing privatization and commercialization of urban spaces the design of public spaces remains as one of the most important responsibilities for the municipality. The article discusses possibilities for improving public spaces in Irkutsk. Three conceptional approaches – 1: Network of public spaces, 2: Integration of different interests, 3: Encouraging special features and spatial identity – by presenting international best practices (e.g. from Dresden, Cleveland, Oulu) are recommended as approach for sustainable city development. Author Biography Barbara Engel Doctor of Engineering, Head of Planning Department Inner City, Dresden (Germany)