Developing models for repurposing underused public spaces
DevelopmentInnovation3 hours ago
Opportunity Details
Opportunity 9Cities & InfrastructureDevelopment & Design
Developing models for repurposing underused public spaces
Opportunity Description
ContextMany public spaces do not deliver community value in line with their potential.
OpportunityStudy how to repurpose them for social, cultural, sports, or service activities that suit residents' needs and spatial and operational constraints.
Opportunity Owner
A body concerned with urban planning or public facility management
Target Audience
Urban planners, public space designers, engineers, and specialists in community engagement and sustainability
Scope of Contribution
●Identify the characteristics of the spaces and their potential uses
●Study residents' needs and suitable activities
●Prepare design concepts or operating models
●Assess accessibility, safety, and sustainability
Expected Deliverables
●Study of the spaces
●Repurposing proposals
●Conceptual design
●Preliminary operation and evaluation plan
Solution Requirements
Suitability of the proposed use◆Safety◆Accessibility◆Operating and maintenance costs◆Compliance with relevant regulations
Contribution Evaluation Criteria
Feasibility◆Community value◆Design quality◆Implementability
Mode of Participation
Knowledge-based, design-oriented, developmental, or experimental
Skills
EvaluationUser Experience (UX)
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