Trafalgar Square

“ A  measure  of  a  city ’s  greatness  is  to  be  found  in  the  quality  of  its  public  spaces,
  its  parks  and  squares . . . ” – John Ruskin

Public Urban Spaces: Squares

• SOCIAL And CULTURAL Effect Of Square:
  • An oasis for office workers, tourists, children. Venue for social interaction.
•  VISUAL Effect of Square:
  • Unifies architecture, open spaces and street interfaces. Contributes green spaces in the city.
•  ENVIRONMENTAL Effect of a Square:
  • Breathing spaces in an urban fabric.
•  ECONOMIC Effect of a Square:
  • Supports Tourism, improves quality of historic areas and buildings.

Public Spaces : Evolution with Time