DEFINITION
Public gathering spaces typically bounded by roads and building that are often associated with adjacent civic or ecclesiastical architecture.

AKA
Agora, plaza, public space, etc.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
how is it measured? what are the criteria for its design or planning?

ILLUSTRATION

Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy


Grand Palace Square or Market Square, Brussels, Belgium


Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, Oregon
During the annual Festival of Flowers

CASE STUDIES
Federal Courthouse, Seattle, Washington

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Walrus reviews 6 historic squares
Famous squares by Bukisa