Urban public spaces can transform the life of neighborhoods and cities and, therefore, need to be open to the social, cultural and technological changes that occur in society. From urban vegetable gardens to pet spaces, from rain gardens to art pavilions, life in today's cities has created new demands and ways of using and appropriating public spaces.
Urban public spaces were the scene of historical political and religious events, or a place for meetings and social affirmation, assuming a form more or less like the one we know today, with parks and squares, from the 19th century onwards. The Industrial Revolution, labor movements, and population growth led to its organization and functionality devoted to leisure. With the sum of these elements, parks and squares assumed standard functions in many places worldwide. A place in the city to be in contact with nature, with a playground for children and leisure areas for adults, where people can rest, practice sports, socialize and relax amid their routines.
