This analysis finds that innovative social solutions enhance public open space utilization in multi-family neighbourhoods, highlighting resident engagement.
This paper explores innovative social and cultural solutions for reclaiming public open spaces (hereafter, POS) in multi-family neighbourhoods, focusing on the following aspects: 1) satisfaction with living condition and neighbourhood perception; 2) socio-economic status of residents; and 3) residents' engagement and participation in (re)claiming POS. The theoretical framework is grounded in an analysis of literature and planning documents, while practical insights are drawn from case studies of best practices in the neighbourhoods of Drewitz (Potsdam) and Poptahof (Delft). The findings suggest that effective social and cultural approaches to reclaiming POS include the early integration of diversity, inclusive design strategies, the implementation of non-discriminatory policies, and the active involvement of residents in the design process.
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Protić et al. (2025) studied this question.