Activities which take place in "loose spaces" — which are found alongside the intended uses of planned public spaces like sidewalks and plazas — are largely ignored. Editors Karen Franck and Quentin Stevens introduce their book Loose Space: Diversity and Possibility in Urban Life (Routledge, 2006) and discuss how urban design might address those parts of the built environment that are undesigned or under-designed.
Events
Book Launch: Loose Space: Diversity and Possibility in Urban Life
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog New York City
New Bill Would Block Apps From Deactivating Workers Without Cause
A Brooklyn Council member wants delivery app companies to be more human and less robot.
Friday Video: Is Berlin a Great Biking City?
Have recent moves by anti-bike, pro-car legislators ruined the experience in the capital of a unified Germany? Sort of!
Eyes on the Street: Meeker Avenue Bike Lane Is a Failure
The Department of Transportation still hasn't finished a critical bike lane under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway that the agency has been stalling for over four years even after identifying the strip's danger and lack of proper signals.
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition
Why does Andrew Cuomo drive so recklessly? Plus other news.
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off
Mayor Adams has delayed a redesign of Brooklyn's Third Avenue despite once saying safety fixes there should be "at the top of our list."
Thursday’s Headlines: Jerry Nadler Edition
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler faced off with Sean Duffy on Capitol Hill. Plus more news.