Public spaces mirror the complexities of urban societies: as historic social bonds have weakened and cities have become collections of individuals public open s

Which public and whose space? The understanding of public space as an arena where individuals can claim full use and access hides a reality of constant negotiat

This book explores concerns for spatial justice as streets, squares, and neighbourhoods are continuously made and remade through planning processes, political a

Winner of the EDRA book prize for 2012. In cities around the world, individuals and groups are reclaiming and creating urban sites, temporary spaces and informa

The relationship between public and private spheres is one of the key concerns of the modern society. This book investigates this relationship, especially as ma