Space and sociability: mapping Melbourne’s City Square

Zakariya, Khalilah and Harun, Nor Zalina and Mansor, Mazlina (2016) Space and sociability: mapping Melbourne’s City Square. Asian Journal of Quality of Life, 1 (2 (July/August)). pp. 45-56. E-ISSN 2398-4279

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Abstract

Public squares function as open spaces where people can conduct many activities and events in the city. The ‘life’ of squares evolves and changes according to the contemporary demands of the people. Learning about the evolution of the City Square in Melbourne, Australia, this study aims to analyse how its designs changed over the years in order to accommodate city life. This study employs spatial analysis to examine the relationships between the square’s physical characteristics with people’s activities. The findings reveal that square designs ought to meet evolving social, physical and environmental needs to cater for future requirements and lifestyles.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4776/51989
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Public space, spatial analysis, square, urban
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying > NA9053.R4 City planning
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr. Khalilah Zakariya
Date Deposited:	22 Sep 2016 15:29
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2016 10:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/51989

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