Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) have become significant in urban development, especially in dense environments like New York City, where over 500 are documented. Created as a compromise to provide public access while favoring private developers, POPS are often criticized for serving private interests instead of the public good. However, with careful design and management, there is potential for these spaces to foster community wellness. Globally, models emerging in Asian cities explore how privately managed public areas can promote accessibility and inclusivity, while considering local design and governance impacts.
Privately Owned Public Spaces, while beneficial in theory for urban development, often favor private interests, highlighting the challenge of balancing public access with developer goals.
Critics of POPS contend that these spaces, while intended to enhance the public realm, often end up curated to serve the interests of private entities rather than the community.
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