public realm
/ˌpʌblɪk ˈrelm/
the shared spaces between buildings in cities
public realm in a sentence
“Plazas and sidewalks form the public realm.”
Origin of public realm
From public + realm (Old French reaume)
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the visual character of a street
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unplanned, low-density expansion of cities
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development on vacant or underused land within existing areas
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dense, walkable communities around transit stations
gentrification
renovation of deteriorating areas, often displacing residents
zoning
dividing land into areas designated for specific uses