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

AKA
other names, related ideas, etc.

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

ILLUSTRATION
Piazza San Marco, Venice
Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy

Grand Palace Square, Brussels, Belgium
Grand Palace Square or Market Square, Brussels, Belgium

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

CASE STUDIES
linksFederal to separate pages documenting specific places or projects where this element isCourthouse, onSeattle, displayWashington

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Walrus reviews 6 historic squares