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. 2021 Mar 30;12:647863. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.647863

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