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| Critical review of Empirical Evidences on the Practices, Management and Challenges of Public Spaces in Addis Ababa |
Beyene Biruknesh Aregaw
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Abstract:
Urban Public Spaces are a physical space that unique and attractive space in urban area. Public space also allows all people from different background regardless of their personal, social and cultural differences to use public space. In addition, public space fulfills various societal needs with different functions and features in order to create connection between peoples and rest of the World. These spaces provide opportunities for leisure, contribute to the environment, promote awareness and understanding of nature, and also provide attractive areas in the midst of housing, offices, shops and other buildings. Hence, the main objective of this review article is to explore the practices, management and challenges of urban spaces in Addis Ababa by focusing on providing critical insights on empirical evidences. The review revealed that diverse typologies of public spaces are found in Addis Ababa City. The availability of diverse typologies will provide the residents with a variety of choices. However, the availability of diverse typologies is not enough. The residents of the town should use the available public spaces and the concerned bodies should properly manage the spaces. Equitably distributed and well-connected public spaces are vital in a city since they improve the level of accessibility and improve proximity to public spaces. Thus, in this review an attempt is made to identify the practices, uses and management of the public spaces in Addis Ababa.
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