GGR111H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Public Space, Le Corbusier
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Quiz #3 3 weeks of material covered. Inward facing buildings having no passage ways through the area. During the field trip try to understand the types of people who live within the area their income (mixed income population) Urban congestion: people used to be moving in open spaces, tight space, mixing of people way before using cars, central park nyc. Started a trend of what public spacing was. Rationale public spaces was foundation of democracy. Was a space where all people can come together [of different backgrounds] and break down the social barriers. Way for working class to let off stress play sports, hang out, relax preventing working class revolts: high park toronto. Recreational space, natural space mechanism of bringing nature into the city. Change in public spaces: urban function industry vs. service, family size and choice of location, necessary vs. optional use. How to overcome fear of crime in downtowns.
