About the authors
| First name, Middle name, Last name, Scientific degree, Scientific rank, Current position. Full and brief name of the organization, The organization address. | Latypova M.S. – post-graduate student E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering The organization address: 420043, Russia, Kazan, Zelenaya st., 1 |
| Title of the article | Research methods of public open spaces (on the example of the metropolis of Barcelona) |
| Abstract. | Public open space is an important element of urban planning system, as they serve as a catalyst of urban environment, shaping the city reflect the level of development of its social and cultural. In dealing with the organization of public spaces, special attention should be paid to the methods of their study. There are many methods of research and analysis of public spaces. In accordance with the purpose of scientific research, depending on the size and design problems, choose one or another appropriate method under development or new. The article considers the existing theoretical and practical research experience of public spaces, which is formulated on the basis of a new method of study. This methodology is being tested during the field studies metropolis of Barcelona.Results of the study are differentiated public spaces in three categories: central OP, OP large, regional OP. Based on the indicators of the intensity of pedestrian traffic, activities in the territory of public space and the study of age-users of public spaces formulated a number of characteristics and patterns of each type of public space. |
| Keywords. | open public space, research methodology, central public space, large public space, regional public space |
| For citations: | Latypova M.S. Research methods of public open spaces (on the example of the metropolis of Barcelona) // Izvestiya KGASU. 2015. №1(31) P.66-74. |
