This document forms part of an investigation into the definition of public space in the contemporary city and the nature of its ownership and control. The research and conclusions developed in this text are explored in conjunction with a series of design exercises, considered in the context of the city of Perth.
The role of public space in the city is a topical issue in the wider climate of economic downturn and political protest, as well as in the site specific context of Perth’s recently reinstated city status, and related discussion over the demolition or reuse of a number of the city’s significant former public buildings. The legal disputes and discussion over the Occupy protests, viewed alongside the congruous debate over the demolition of Perth City Hall, creates an intriguing and fluid backdrop for this research.
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