Beyond buildings: analysis of public open spaces at IIT Kharagpur Campus, India

Key Points

• Public open spaces significantly enhance community interaction and social cohesion within the campus environment.
• Findings demonstrate that 60% of individuals prefer engaging in campus public spaces for recreational activities.
• Observational analysis utilizing spatial metrics assessed land use and sustainability across the IIT Kharagpur Campus.
• The results indicate a need for improved integration of public open spaces, suggesting better planning in urban design.