“(…) open spaces in cities are
opportunities. Yes, they are
opportunities for commercial investment,but they are also
opportunities for the common good of the city (…) public spaces have power. It's not just the number of people using
them, it's the even greater number of people who feel better about their city just knowing that they are there. Public space can
change how you live in a city, how you feel about a city, whether you choose one city over another, and public space is one of the most
important reasons why you stay in a city.
I believe that a successful city is
like a fabulous party. People stay because they are having a great time.”
Amanda Burden, «How public spaces make cities work», March
2014, TED2014
