Brave new neighborhoods: the privatization of public space

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how public spaces are increasingly being privatized and the impact of this trend on communities.
• Analysis of historical and legal frameworks governing public spaces.
• Examination of case studies illustrating the effects of privatization.
• Critical review of contemporary public space usage and management.
• Identifies key legal doctrines shaping public space access.
• Highlights the negative implications of privatization for marginalized communities, including the homeless.
• Offers critiques of specific examples such as Battery Park City and homeless-free zones.