The document discusses whether public squares are becoming an endangered product. It notes that squares were traditionally central gathering places for communities but modern trends like increased private spaces and online socializing may be reducing their importance and use. The author questions if squares will still serve their historic social function going forward or become obsolete in some areas due to changing community needs and behaviors.
The document discusses whether public squares are becoming an endangered product. It notes that squares were traditionally central gathering places for communities but modern trends like increased private spaces and online socializing may be reducing their importance and use. The author questions if squares will still serve their historic social function going forward or become obsolete in some areas due to changing community needs and behaviors.
The document discusses whether public squares are becoming an endangered product. It notes that squares were traditionally central gathering places for communities but modern trends like increased private spaces and online socializing may be reducing their importance and use. The author questions if squares will still serve their historic social function going forward or become obsolete in some areas due to changing community needs and behaviors.