Creating Places for People

Authors

  • Mehron Kirk

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7480/projectbaikal.35.23

Published

2013-01-21

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Keywords:

vision, identity, place, perception, success

Abstract

The design of places has a huge impact on the success of urban areas. It has a role in helping develop a vision and identity within the built environment.  Designing public spaces must be centred around the place - its physical characteristics, activities that happen within it, and the emotional reaction of a place. The success of places is governed by the perception of those who use it; we can influence this as designers and continue to create places where people want to live, work, learn and play.

Author Biography

  • Mehron Kirk

    Urbanism and Landscape Director, BDP (UK)