Understanding the Relationship between Urban Public Space and Social Cohesion: A Systematic Review
Jie Qi,
Suvodeep Mazumdar,
Ana C. Vasconcelos
Abstract:Public space serves as opportunities for everyday engagement including cultural activities and social interactions. The co-presence of diverse groups and activities is seen as an important building block of social cohesion. This review synthesised the empirical evidence to understand the relationship between public space and social cohesion. Databases searched included Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed with the inclusion of peer reviewed articles published in English, between 2000 and 2023 (till 22nd February… Show more
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