Public space can help the economy through: •
Increases in property value brought about by good public space in the case of housing, commercial or production uses. Public private partnership working can help ensure city-wide gains to help increase social equity and social development and the contribution of land owners to urban development;
• Better integrate cities, help mitigate climate change and support efficient urban energy and waste management;
Highline, New York - Before
• Encourage micro, small and medium scale economic activities (both formal and informal) to assist with the integration of built and green infrastructure. •
Support sustainable production and consumption, social interactions, as well as vibrant, inclusive, and diverse public space through networks of markets, commerce, street activity and urban management.
The privatisation of public space should be avoided especially with streets and squares in urban development by enhanced partnership working between the public and stakeholders.
Highline, New York - After
The High Line in Manhattan is one of the world’s most successful urban transformation projects. A disused and elevated rail freight line running through several urban blocks in downtown Manhattan has been transformed from a forgotten and derelict space into a hugely popular attraction and species rich park and a very important pedestrian business link.
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