Author: Gehl Jan
Place: Washington D.C
Publisher: Island Press
Year: 2013
Pages: 179
ISBN: 978-1-61091-423-9
Keyword: Public Life
Shelf: C6R2
Accession No: B1431
Contents: Foreword by George Ferguson Preface 1- Public Space, Public Life: An Interaction 2- Who, What, Where? 3- Counting, Mapping, Tracking, and Other Tools 4- Public Life Studies from a Historical Perspective 5- How They Did It: Research Notes 6- Public Life Studies in Practice 7- Public Life Studies and Urban Policy Notes Bibliography Illustration and Photo Credits
Abstract: How To Study Public Life provides a clear guide to analyzing public spaces, featuring examples from Washington, D.C. It introduces key concepts of public life and examines the diverse people and activities within these spaces. The book outlines practical methods such as counting, mapping, and tracking to observe and gather data systematically. By placing these studies in a historical context, it shows how approaches have developed over time. Through detailed research notes and case studies, including those from Washington, it demonstrates real-world applications and highlights their importance for urban policy and planning, serving researchers and policymakers alike.