Publicness of Newly Redeveloped Public Spaces of Dhaka South City Corporation Area

Abstract

Public space is usually pursued as open-air living room and reflection of dignity of the community. It is the platform upon which the drama of convivial life discloses. This research has explored the competency of redeveloped Public Spaces in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). A project, entitled ‘Jol Sabuje Dhaka’ has been recently inaugurated where several parks and playgrounds have been redeveloped. So, this research has focused on the changes in condition of those redeveloped public spaces. The study has concerned to assess the affects in visiting pattern and accessibility of redeveloped public spaces by the people of the community of DSCC after redevelopment. It’s highly surprising that the result showed that public involvement has been increased, but not ensured the engagement of all social categories. Also, the main territorial playfields have been restricted for certain period of time within a day that restricts the accessibility. The study indicates that the enhancement of the public engagement in the parks and playgrounds of DSCC would increase through the provision of facilities and the access of public to these facilities. In fact, the functionality of public spaces mostly depends on the accessibility and community involvements.