Interrogating Vitality of the Streets in two Cypriot Towns

Abstract

This paper focuses on the issue of vitality in urban public spaces, streets in particular, as a major indicator of their success and as one of the determinants of livable cities. The study first provides a theoretical framework for understanding the social value and role of urban public spaces in quality of urban life. Second, it discusses essential components of vitality in streets. Finally, it investigates vitality and its determinants in two main streets in Famagusta and Kyrenia, in North Cyprus. The paper highlights some issues such as proper connection and proximity to important magnets, along with physical and social attributes in the street area.

Journal

Title: Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies

Abbreviated Title: ajE-Bs

Publisher: e-IPH Ltd.

ISSN (Electronic): 2514-751X

Publication date Created: February 20 2018

Publication date (Electronic): March 15 2018

Volume: 3

Issue: 7

Page: 119

Article

DOI: 10.21834/aje-bs.v3i7.264

SO-VID: cdb6c164-34b5-4f4a-81cb-95f6f7a7ff68

Copyright statement: © 2018

License:

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