...evaluation method

:: created by good omen designing :: last time updated on 04-03-2008 ::

sociability
welcoming, cooperative, diverse, friendly, neighbourly, interactive. street life, social networks, evening use. center of the community, observing potential, shaping the identity of the city, exchanges of ideas, democratic...

uses & activities
useful, special, vital, fun, real, sustainable, celebratory, active. land–use, property values; flexible design, seasonal strategy, not imposing restrictions, humanizing all who participate, attentive maintenance, ceremonial civic stage, playground for children...

access & linkages
walkable, convenient, accessible, proximity. traffic, pedestrian activities, parking; easy access by foot, transit stops, traffic lights timed for pedestrians, reaching out to the surrounding neigbourhood, elements on the square visible from the distance...

comfort
safe, clean, walkable, green, sittable. crime statistics, sanitation rating, environmental value, building conditions; lighting, public art, social interaction, natural setting for civic engagement...

image
attractive, charming, historic, preserved, spiritual, impressive, unforgettable, tied to the great buildings nearby, fosters community and civic engagement...

tourist value
well liked, enjoyed, used, recommended, tourist magnet, unforgettable, historic, preserved; appealing to various people, numerous small attractions, lot of photo opportunities...

= total ( 6 times 1-10 marks)

the evaluation method adapted from a process developed by the
"project for public spaces". evaluation is based on the mental reaction to the space by the person visiting the square.

second part of the classification system is types of square.