Successful Attractions of Public Space through Users Perception
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i2.268Keywords:
Public Space, Successful Attraction, Users Perception, RevitalizationAbstract
The success of the revitalization program of urban public space is viewed through attractions that have been identified. This study aims to investigate the perception of users in public space through the on-site survey. In summary, the motivations, behavioural patterns, impressions on the public space as an attraction and the perceived importance of urban public spaces in the development of the city are important attraction for successful public space. The findings of this study will show main attraction in successful revitalization of urban public space based on users perception and can be used in a meaningful way to the users.
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