Public space, private development and community welfare

The focus of this paper is on the public spaces associated with certain private developments, e.g. plazas, arcades, atria, etc. In many urban settings these spaces have become important amenities in their own right, with indoor spaces, in particular, often providing extensive and climatically contro...

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Published in:Land development studies 1988-05, Vol.5 (2), p.139-144
Main Author: Field, Brian G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
planning gain
property rights
public goods
Public space
urban recreation
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Summary:The focus of this paper is on the public spaces associated with certain private developments, e.g. plazas, arcades, atria, etc. In many urban settings these spaces have become important amenities in their own right, with indoor spaces, in particular, often providing extensive and climatically controlled recreational opportunities free from the uncertainties of the external environment. Given the 'public goods' characteristics of these spaces, it is suggested that they deserve more detailed scrutiny since the potential 'welfare' benefits from increased provision might be considerable. To this end, it is argued that the planning authorities have both the duty and the power to 'encourage' private developers to not only extend provision but also improve accessibility.
ISSN:0264-0821
DOI:10.1080/02640828808723955