The Practice of Everyday Space: The Reception of Planned Open Space in Hong Kong

Siu Kin Wai Michael (2001)

The open space without facing any constraints. The findings also show that it is not appropriate to presuppose that the government, and users of open space, are in binary dichotomous opposition. Finally, based on the theoretical discussions and empirical findings, and by illustrating some practical project experiences in user-oriented research and design, this study emphasises that we should respect city users’ ways of living by conducting more in-depth empirical studies. Moreover, the design or redesign of open spaces requires a participatory process where the eventual users, or representatives of the same, are involved in the design process.