Public Spaces, NY by Michael Meredith, Hilary Sample - 9783038604341

Park Books

Public Spaces, NYAuthor(s): Michael Meredith, Hilary Sample\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Park Books, Switzerland\nImprint: Park Books\nISBN-13: 9783038604341, 978-3038604341\nSynopsis\nIn their new book, Michael Meredith and Hilary Sample, principals of acclaimed New York-based architecture firm MOS, offer a deep dive into the ever-changing nature of public spaces, revealing their complexity, instability, and contested nature. Through a focused examination of New York Cityone of the most densely populated and symbolically charged urban environmentsthe volume explores how public spaces are shaped by legal frameworks, private interests, and community needs.\n\nDrawing on historical context, legal principles, and detailed mapping of Manhattans public spaces, Meredith and Sample illustrate how spaces like parks, sidewalks, plazas, and even cemeteries serve as arenas for expression, conflict, and negotiation. From anti-homeless measures to inaccessible infrastructure: they highlight the.