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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Central Market Hall (Budapest, Hungary)
What: A gorgeous, covered market that dates to the turn of the 20th century and is a focal point for city life. Why it…
- What: A permanent market on the Amazon River with over 2000 tents. Why it Works: The Ver-o-peso market is amazing market located on the…
- What: A boulevard-like park in the city centre. Why it Works: Esplanade Park in the centre of Helsinki consists of two active streets –…
GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Dane County Farmers Market (Madison, WI)
What: Situated in the heart of Madison, a market whose fame extends well beyond the city. Why it Works: On Saturdays this market surrounds…
- What: Egyptians say “Alexandria is Asafra”: the beach that runs parallel to the city’s main street. Why it Works: Asafra is a long beach…
GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Buchanan Street (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
What: Scotland’s principal shopping street, and the heart of Glasgow. Why it Works: Buchanan Street has been Glasgow’s premier street for the past two…
GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Mission Dolores Park (San Francisco, CA)
What: A public park known for its views. Why it Works: Mission Dolores Park is a beautiful eight-square block park nestled on a hillside…
- What: A pedestrian-oriented, academic oasis in the midst of the vast Siberian taiga. Why it Works: Despite the Siberian cold (and Soviet planners), Akademgorodok…
- What: A multi-use transfer point for all main lines of mass transit in Tokyo, this station is filled with people from 7 a.m. to…
- What: Over 200 acres of community park, with a shoreline along Lake Huron. Why it Works: Canatara Park spans almost 85 acres, and sits…
- What: A public square in the heart of Merida. Why it Works: The Plaza Mayor is a major focal point of Merida taking up…