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The “public-isation” of private space – towards a charter of public space rights and responsibilities

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There has been much written about the “privatisation of public space”. This paper explores and challenges these narratives by questioning whether we have seen a privatisation at all. Through an analysis of historic and contemporary data, it concludes that, in London at least, we have actually witnessed the reverse, a “public-isation of private space”. The paper goes on to ask what are the management implications of the trend? It finds that the negative associations around privatisation are often misplaced and that public-isation processes have the potential to deliver a substantial net gain to society. At the same time, the public interest management implications are just as real for public-isation as for privatisation processes. Through action research the idea of public authorities adopting a charter of public space rights and responsibilities is tested in order that the potential benefits of public space projects are captured and negative impacts avoided.

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  • Matthew Carmona, 2022. "The “public-isation” of private space – towards a charter of public space rights and responsibilities," Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(2), pages 133-164, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rjouxx:v:15:y:2022:i:2:p:133-164
    DOI: 10.1080/17549175.2021.1887324
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