This list introduces some of the main debates about public space, from park politics to political protest, public expressions of sexuality to safety and security.

Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete.

The rich origins of an everyday word about everyday sound—and why we celebrate composer R. Murray Schafer on World Listening Day.

In much of the U.S., public housing is disappearing as governments fail to maintain the buildings or actively demolish them.