A STUDY ON THE ACTIVITY BROUGHT ABOUT WITH A TEMPORARY SETTING IN PUBLIC SPACE

—A case of “Parasol gallery” in Chiba city—

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to understand the issues for making better use of the public space in the future. We investigate the activation of the street space by “Parasol Gallery”. The results of the investigation are summarized as follows: 1) Pedestrians in the street with a temporary setting increase up to ten percent by Parasol Gallery. 2) For activating, it is necessary to make the space to take a long look at a calm frame of mind. 3) For activating public space, it needs not only space but also exchanges of pleasant experiences, such as talking chance.