Applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces: the case study of a city square in Maia, Portugal
The application of an effective and efficient model for the assessment of construction design solutions for outdoor public spaces is currently necessary for cities to obtain high quality urban spaces, be it a street, a square or a park. The characteristics of a given outdoor public space are define...
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The application of an effective and efficient model for the assessment of construction design solutions for outdoor public spaces is currently necessary for cities to obtain high quality urban spaces, be it a street, a square or a park. The characteristics of a given outdoor public space are defined by the appropriate choice of materials and construction techniques used, which must tend towards sustainable solutions. It is therefore imperative that these places are attractive in terms of urban comfort, safe to use and economically viable throughout their useful life. The model presented in this study is applicable to the design of new outdoor public spaces, as well as to the renovation of the built environment. The model has been applied to a square in the city of Maia, Portugal, which also serves to test and further develop the analysis and calculation methodology. As a main result, the square has been classified as a “good quality” outdoor public space, which is reflected in level 4 according to the proposed scale. Therefore, to further improve this space and reach the maximum level, specific improvement indicators are provided.
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| spelling | doaj-art-22856e43a89f482eb2193a3cb858b4d52025-07-10T15:01:31ZengUniversidade do PortoU.Porto Journal of Engineering2183-64932025-03-0111110.24840/2183-6493_0011-001_002440Applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces: the case study of a city square in Maia, PortugalAlbano Joaquim Gomes Martins0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7079-9987Ana Vaz Sá1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9649-1761Universidade do Porto, Faculdade de Engenharia, Departamento de Engenharia Civil e GeorrecursosUniversidade do Porto, Faculdade de Engenharia, Departamento de Engenharia Civil e Georrecursos The application of an effective and efficient model for the assessment of construction design solutions for outdoor public spaces is currently necessary for cities to obtain high quality urban spaces, be it a street, a square or a park. The characteristics of a given outdoor public space are defined by the appropriate choice of materials and construction techniques used, which must tend towards sustainable solutions. It is therefore imperative that these places are attractive in terms of urban comfort, safe to use and economically viable throughout their useful life. The model presented in this study is applicable to the design of new outdoor public spaces, as well as to the renovation of the built environment. The model has been applied to a square in the city of Maia, Portugal, which also serves to test and further develop the analysis and calculation methodology. As a main result, the square has been classified as a “good quality” outdoor public space, which is reflected in level 4 according to the proposed scale. Therefore, to further improve this space and reach the maximum level, specific improvement indicators are provided. https://journalengineering.fe.up.pt/index.php/upjeng/article/view/2440Outdoor public spacePublic space assessmentUrban design solutionsUrban sustainabilityUrban liveabilityUrban planning |
| spellingShingle | Albano Joaquim Gomes Martins Ana Vaz Sá Applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces: the case study of a city square in Maia, Portugal U.Porto Journal of Engineering Outdoor public space Public space assessment Urban design solutions Urban sustainability Urban liveability Urban planning |
| title | Applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces: the case study of a city square in Maia, Portugal |
| title_full | Applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces: the case study of a city square in Maia, Portugal |
| title_fullStr | Applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces: the case study of a city square in Maia, Portugal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces: the case study of a city square in Maia, Portugal |
| title_short | Applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces: the case study of a city square in Maia, Portugal |
| title_sort | applying a model for assessing outdoor public spaces the case study of a city square in maia portugal |
| topic | Outdoor public space Public space assessment Urban design solutions Urban sustainability Urban liveability Urban planning |
| url | https://journalengineering.fe.up.pt/index.php/upjeng/article/view/2440 |
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