Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces

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1 Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces Real Corp 2018 Expanding cities Diminishing space 4-6 April 2018 Dr. László Jóna PhD in civil engineering, junior research fellow HAS Centre for Economic and Regional Studies Institute for Regional Studies West-Hungarian Research Department

2 Introduction UN World Urbanization Prospects The Revison 2014 report In 2014 the 54% of the world s population has lived in cities, and in Hungary 71% of country s population has lived in cities In 2050 the 66% of the world s population will live in cities, and in Hungary 82% of the country s population will live in cities Cities of the future Demographic and sociological problems Public open spaces (Public squares, Parks) Much more significant role Public open space The space of democracy all social classes can be found on it (regardless of gender, age, religion, education, etc.). Public open spaces their size are bounded Extension public open spaces Inner Courtyards Inner Courtyards similar to the squares could have restaurants, terraces, shops, benches, etc. and providing opportunities for relaxation, conversation and entertainment But it s a question what people really needs on a public spaces or an inner courtyard, to enjoy themselves? And similar to a public space how could become successful and well used among the people an inner courtyard? Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 2

3 The successful public space Project for Public Spaces worldwide more than 1000 public space were studied The success of the public spaces depends on: Community spirit Use and activity Approach and relationships Comfort and overall picture Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 3

4 Fountain Bench Bicycle storage Tourist map Drinking fountain Plants (Flowers, Trees, Bushes, etc.) WiFi usage Advertising column Public lavatory (Other) refuse bin (Other) Percent (%) What is like a good public open space? 100,0% 90,0% 80,0% 70,0% 60,0% 50,0% 40,0% 30,0% 20,0% 10,0%,0% What are the functions that you might like to see in a open public space? You can choose maximum 3 answers! 45,2% 86,9% 17,9% 17,9% 25,0% 85,7% 13,1%,0% 1,2% 3,6% Functions Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 4

5 Provide an opportunity for relaxation and recreation Be at the nearby shops, stores Be at the nearby restaurant, terrace Provide opportunity to Internet use According to the season be upon him it cream shop, mulled wine bar Must have bicycle storage facilities To hold on it temporarily events Be nearby public toilet Be on the square or in the near bus stop To provide car parking possibility Unique atmosphere, function, or even in cities (other) Clean air (other) Clean Reserved (other) Percent (%) What is like a good square? 90,0% 80,0% 70,0% 60,0% 50,0% 40,0% 30,0% 20,0% 10,0%,0% What do you think form the following points which have to be prevail on a square? Multiple answers (maximum 5) can be marked! 83,3% 25,0% 67,9% 20,2% 40,5% 38,1% 64,3% 63,1% 25,0% 10,7% 1,2% 1,2% 1,2% Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 5

6 Provide an opportunity for relaxation and recreation To provide sporting opportunities (eg. football field, basketball court) Have a playground Have a varied flora Have a public toilet Must have bicycle storage facilities Have a dog running Have a dog toilet Have a selective waste collection container Be bus stop nearby To provide car parking possibility Should be on it a small snack bar, ice cream shop be maintained (other) be drinking fountain on it (other) clean reserved (other) Percent (%) What is like a good park? 100,0% 90,0% 80,0% 70,0% 60,0% 50,0% 40,0% 30,0% 20,0% 10,0%,0% What do you think form the following points which have to be prevail on a park? Multiple answers (maximum 5) can be marked! 91,7% 41,7% 77,4% 72,6% 56,0% 28,6% 10,7% 9,5% 23,8% 13,1% 7,1% 29,8% 1,2% 1,2% 1,2% Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 6

7 Inner courtyards? In your opinion where it is possible would it be worthy the old inner city buildings yards (for example by the model of the Bécsi garden, or the Gozsgu garden) open for the pedestrians and creating in them even shops, stores, or smaller restaurants? 25% 19% 56% Yes No I don't know Why it would be worth to open the old inner city buildings yards (eg. by the model of the Bécsi garden or the Gozsdu garden) for the pedestrians? Because of the "mood" and magic" of the inner courtyards It can be attractive for tourists Why wouldn't it be worth to open the old inner city buildings yards (eg. by the model of the Bécsi garden or the Gozsdu garden) for the pedestrians? The peace of the there living people would be disturbed by the traffic Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 7

8 Best practice - Inner Courtyards in Győr Bécsi Courtyard Hungária Courtyard Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 8

9 Bécsi Courtyard Eastern entrance Northern entrance Western courtyard part of the Bécsi courtyard Eastern courtyard part of the Bécsi courtyard Southern entrance Western courtyard part of the Bécsi courtyard Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 9

10 Hungária Courtyard The playground of the Hungária courtyard Parking place in the Hungária courtyard The fast food restaurant in the Hungária courtyard The park area of the Hungária courtyard Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 10

11 Hungária Courtyard Southwestern entrance Eastern entrance Northwestern entrance Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 11

12 Summary Squares and parks: Must have a diverse and rich flora Must provide opportunities for rest (street furniture) Squares: It s important to have water (fountain, drinking fountain) Must have terraces (restaurant) Must organize different events on it Parks: Must provide opportunities for family recreation (playground, sports field) Inner courtyards: Where it s possible, must to be opened for pedestrians According to their size should have shops, stores, restaurants, etc. Can give place for meeting, dialogue, or relaxation similar to the parks or squares Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 12

13 Thank you for your attention! Dr. László Jóna PhD PhD in civil engineering, junior research fellow HAS Centre for Economic and Regional Studies Institute for Regional Studies West-Hungarian Research Department Inner Courtyards as Public Open Spaces 13