HOW TO STUDY LIFE IN PUBLIC SPACES - JAN GEHL, BIRGITTE SVARRE

Have you ever wondered how to design cities that are both functional and friendly to their residents? Jan Gehl and Birgitte Svarre, in their publication "How to Study Life in Public Spaces," take on this challenge, offering an interdisciplinary look at urban planning. It's a book that inspires thinking about urban space as a living organism that can be shaped with the comfort and well-being of people in mind.

• Interdisciplinary approach: A combination of architecture and cultural studies.
• Practical tools: A guide for planners and designers of urban spaces.
• Expert experience: Insights from 50 years of Jan Gehl's work.
• Social responsibility: Tools for planning and managing public space.
• Inspiration for change: Examples and solutions for a better city.

Jan Gehl, an architect with vast experience, shares his observations on how people use urban space. In his opinion, the key to success is actively observing and understanding the needs of residents. Co-author Birgitte Svarre brings the perspective of a contemporary culture researcher, which allows for an even deeper understanding of the dynamics of urban life.

This book is not just a collection of theories, but above all a practical guide that can be used in decision-making processes at various levels. From strategic planning to the design of individual objects such as streets, squares or parks. The authors point out that each of us bears responsibility for the public space around us and that we have the tools to improve it.

The publication "How to Study Life in Public Spaces" is a must-read for anyone who wants to create people-friendly cities. It is an inspiration to act and a guide on how to reclaim the city as an important space for life. This book, published by the National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, is a valuable contribution to the development of Polish urban planning and architecture.

Marta Anna Urbańska provided the translation of this publication, which was published in hardcover in 2021. Despite the lack of information on the number of pages, this book is a solid compendium of knowledge on the design of public space. It is a book that should be in the library of every architect, urban planner and person interested in urban development.

This book is an invaluable source of inspiration, solutions and examples for anyone who would like to improve the city. It is a guide that helps to understand how to create spaces where people feel good and want to spend time. It is an investment in a better future for our cities and in the quality of life of their residents. This publication is an important step towards a more sustainable and friendly urban environment.

Thanks to this book, each of us can become an active participant in the process of shaping public space. It is an invitation to dialogue and cooperation, which aims to create cities where life is better. It is a read that inspires to think about the future and to take actions that have a real impact on our environment. It is a book that changes perspective and shows that each of us can contribute to creating a better world.

This publication is not only a collection of knowledge, but above all an inspiration to act. It is a guide that helps to understand how to create spaces where people feel good and want to spend time. It is an investment in a better future for our cities and in the quality of life of their residents. It is a book that should be in the library of every architect, urban planner and person interested in urban development.