The Ludic City
Exploring the potential of public spaces
by Quentin Stevens

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Author(s)

Quentin Stevens

Publication

Abingdon : Routledge, 2007

Scope

234 Pages, illustrated, 24 cm.

ISBN

9780415401807

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The Ludic City argues that one of the fundamental functions of public space is a setting for informal, non-instrumental social interaction, or play. Play is an important but largely neglected aspect of people's experience of urban society, and embraces a wide variety of activities which are spontaneous, irrational or risky. Focusing on the playful uses of public space, this book provides a much-needed counterpoint to the instrumental pragmatism which dominates everyday urban life and the design of city spaces. Spelen / play / playgrounds

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Keywords

play

Location

Cabinet 17 - 3: Stad en Bewoners

Extra themes

Body and Architecture, Body and Space, Residents and the built environment, Walk / stroll / explore / hang out

Remarks

Incl. Bibliographical References