DEFINITION Public gathering spaces typically bounded by roads and building that are often associated with adjacent civic or ecclesiastical architecture.
AKAother names, related ideas, 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 STUDIESlinksFederal to separate pages documenting specific places or projects where this element isCourthouse, onSeattle, displayWashingtonADDITIONAL RESOURCESThe Walrus reviews 6 historic squares