DEFINITION Public gathering spaces typically bounded by roads and building that are often associated with adjacent civic or ecclesiastical architecture.
AKAotherAgora, names,plaza, relatedpublic ideas,space, etc.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIAhow 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 STUDIESFederal Courthouse, Seattle, Washington
ADDITIONAL RESOURCESThe Walrus reviews 6 historic squares
Famous squares by Bukisa