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Faculty of architecture and civil engineering, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
Faculty of architecture and civil engineering, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
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.
This research was supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, under the Agreement on Financing the Scientific Research Work of Teaching Staff at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Niš - Registration number: 451-03-137/2025-03/200095 dated 04/02/2025. and by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, #GRANT No 7572, Reclaiming Public Open in Residential Areas: Shifting Planning Paradigms and Design Perspectives for a Resilient Urban Future - RePOS.
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