Evolving Public Space in South Africa: Towards Regenerative Space in the Post-Apartheid City

ISBN-13: 9780815355687 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 196 str.

Karina Landman

Opis

This book discusses the transformation of public space highlighted in this country. Drawing on examples from Pretoria, Johannesburg and Nelspruit, Landman demonstrates that these spaces are adapting and evolving to accommodate new users and uses in various parts of the city.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Existing space  3. Need and idea  4. Form and function  5. Meaning and response 6. Production and management 7. Resilient and regenerative public space  8. Conclusion

O autorze

Karina Landman is Associate Professor in the Department of Town and Regional Planning, University of Pretoria. Her current research interests relate to public space, spatial transformation, sustainable neighbourhoods and urban resilience. She holds a degree in Architecture from the University of the Free State and a Master's in Urban Design and City Planning from the University of Cape Town, both in South Africa; she also holds a PhD from Newcastle University in the UK.