Routledge Handbook of Urban Public Space

Demonstrates the continued liveliness of urban public space in different countries.
Focuses on four particular kinds of activities that occur in public space: recreation, commerce that occur
frequently and less frequent ones of protest, celebration.
Describes newly emerging types of public spaces and their uses.
Range of cases is international in scope
Draws upon thorough empirical research about particular activities and places.
Provides guidance for conducting future research about urban public space.