Privately-Owned Public Spaces
Zoning Amendment Allows Changes to Privately-Owned Public Spaces in Manhattan
Privately-owned public spaces on Walter Street in Manhattan could get a little more private and a little less public under terms of a new zoning amendment approved by the City Council.
Are Privately-Owned Public Spaces Held Captive?
Anil Dash examines how public spaces are less valued when they are owned by private companies as evidenced in New York City.
The Master of "POPS" Speaks Out on Zuccotti Park
Thomas Balsley has designed more Privately-Owned Public Spaces (POPS) in New York than anyone. In this op-ed he expresses his support for continuing to encourage the creation of these spaces, regardless of the ownership issues.
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