e) Globally, about one-third of a city’s land area is covered by public spaces.
a) Despite this significance, the potential of public-space assets to transform cities and improve urban life is often overlooked.
d) The resulting degradation of public spaces into congested, vehicle-dominated, and polluted places often becomes a liability, exacerbating various city problems.
b) In contrast, the cities that invest in the creation of connected, inclusive public spaces and places buck this trend and fare much better.
c) They leverage public-space assets to create value for the surrounding area, supporting livelihoods and promoting local businesses.
