TABLE 1.
12 Major types of public space.
| Space type | Definition |
| Transport facility | Public space for transport facilities such as transit stations or stops for subways or buses |
| Street | Pedestrian and vehicular corridor where people move on foot |
| Square | Multifunctional space available to all people |
| Recreational space | Specialized space designed or used for sports or exercises |
| Found neighborhood space | Vacant or undeveloped space that is either ignored or not intended for a specific use |
| Park | Green area intended for social activities |
| Memorial | Space that memorializes people or important events |
| Market | Outdoor or exterior space used for shopping |
| Playground | Play area that includes play equipment (e.g., slides and swings) |
| Community open space | Space designed, developed, or managed by local residents on vacant land |
| Indoor marketplace | Indoor shopping area |
| Waterfront | Open space along waterways in cities |