Figure 52: UNO habitat and WHO guidelines on public open space

walkways and pathways provided were either not maintained and thus are in a very poor condition or have been encroached completely by vendors or stalls.

5. Public open space distribution

Public open spaces distribution is an important aspect in analyzing and defining the character of the public realm. The way the open spaces are aligned and connected along the site as well as their positioning plays an important role if the open spaces are clearly visible and accessible by the users. In the case of Saket and the NFC community center, public open spaces have been positioned and aligned in such a manner that they happen to be clearly visible from the site periphery creating a visually accessible and barrier-free movement. However, in the case of the Preet vihar community center, although the open spaces are aligned and connected together, but the visually accessible movement is not created for the users due to the disruption created in between their connection from excess surface parking and unorganized dumping areas.

6. Public open space amenities

Proper availability of public space amenities also plays a vast role in the usefulness of open spaces; wherein the case of Saket and NFC community centers, proper arrangement of street lights, sit-outs, and shopping stalls or kiosks have been made; Preet vihar lacked such facilities in sufficient terms which also resulted in the dissatisfaction of the visitors. Seating facilities play an important role in defining the character of any kind of Public open space. A sense of comfort is primarily developed if the seating spaces are properly shaded in order to allow the user to access those spaces in any kind of weather or during any time of the day. The survey clearly highlighted that visitors were satisfied with the seating facilities and other amenities provided at the Saket and NFC center, however, such facilities were not available in Preet vihar center as the visitors were not satisfied and wanted further interventions to improve the services provided.