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Nominate a Place for our "Hall of Shame"

(For a Great Public Space nomination, click here.)

Help us build this fantastic resource of Public Spaces by submitting your thoughts about a place for our Hall of Shame! You can use this form to submit a new place or give us more information on a place that we've already profiled.

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*Name of Place:

 

*Location:
(give street address or intersection if possible)
 

*City:

State: (*for U.S. only)

Zip Code: (optional)

*Country:
 

*What Type of Place Is This? (one line is sufficient)
 

*Describe This Place
Tell us about its features, size, layout, etc., and your experience with it. Why is it worthy of the Hall of Shame - and what could make it better?
 


Why It Doesn't Work
: What does your Hall of Shame nominee lack in the areas below?

*Access and Linkages: Typical problems include: poorly located entrances - space is visually inaccessible - paths do not reflect the desired circulation routes - congested or fast-moving traffic impedes pedestrians - pedestrians forced to walk in street or unpaved areas - blank walls - vacant or underutilized buildings nearby - lack of human scale - insufficient parking


* Comfort and Image: Typical problems include: few or no places to sit - no one in charge - the space is unattractive or feels unsafe - litter and other signs of poor maintenance - "undesirables" or vehicles dominate the space - evidence of security problems (broken windows, graffiti, vandalism, etc.)


* Uses and Activities: Typical problems include: lack of users for all or part of the day - congestion or crowding because of size or design - lack of places to sit - a lack of gathering points - activities isolated from each other


* Sociability: Would you meet friends here? Do others do so? Are people in groups? Do they talk, or recognize one another? Are they smiling or making eye contact? Do ages and ethnicities reflect the larger community? Do people show this place off to relatives?

 

Additional Information/Background:
(optional)
 

Who Can People Contact About This Place? (optional)
 

Related Links: (optional)
 

Important Note: Required fields (with a "*") should be filled in before clicking the "nominate" button. Otherwise, your Web browser might erase information already submitted.


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