A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
According to recent surveys, two in ten American adults report feeling lonely or socially isolated. One especially poignant survey conducted by the insurance company Cigna found that from a pool of more than 20,000 people, young adults aged 18 to 22 were the loneliest (Rao, Our cities are designed for loneliness, 2018). In response to the increase of social isolation, this chapter explores urban design concepts that promote social interaction in open areas. To do so, the chapter highlights the importance of social interaction and sustainability, discusses the typologies of sociable open spaces and their designs, explores the implementation of performance spaces, examines the potential of urban back lanes to stimulate interactions, and concludes with guidelines for future planners to incorporate into social-interaction-focused urban design.
According to recent surveys, two in ten American adults report feeling lonely or socially isolated. One especially poignant survey conducted by the insurance company Cigna found that from a pool of more than 20,000 people, young adults aged 18 to 22 were the loneliest (Rao, Our cities are designed for loneliness, 2018). In response to the increase of social isolation, this chapter explores urban design concepts that promote social interaction in open areas. To do so, the chapter highlights the importance of social interaction and sustainability, discusses the typologies of sociable open spaces and their designs, explores the implementation of performance spaces, examines the potential of urban back lanes to stimulate interactions, and concludes with guidelines for future planners to incorporate into social-interaction-focused urban design.
Urban Design for Social Engagement
Friedman, Avi (author)
Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design ; Chapter: 30 ; 285-293
2020-12-11
9 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Performance spaces , Back lanes , Social isolation , Social capital , Social sustainability , Third places , Outdoor living rooms , Public art , Sightlines , Placemaking , Graffiti and street art Energy , Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings , Building Construction and Design , Sustainable Development , Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning , Engineering
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