The Impact of Physical Design Factors on the Effective Use of Public Squares

Abstract

This article reviews extant literature in the field of the effective use of public square.This review has been undertaken with a
specific focus on understanding the meaning of „„effective use‟‟ and the factors that work towards effect use in perspective of
square. Starting with a historical overview that provides genesis of this thought, the review moves into analysis of current
definitions of „„effective use‟‟. After providing a thorough picture of effective use, the article deals with physical factors. At
various points in the article and at the end, future research directions that follow the relevant sections are discussed as
propositions.