The changing nature of urban public places in Dhaka City

摘要: Throughout the history, public places have been asserted as one of key components urban lif e for their p hysical, socia l, political, symbolic and environmental roles. However, t he nature a nd quality in recent years raised question how fa r these laces remain ‘public’ true sense. The study systematically explores Dhaka ransformed throughout history different time periods. It attempts to assess ‘publicness’ existing focusing on changing ensions rise from persp ectives. research is descriptive employs case approach. Osmany Uddan, park situated rime location city cent er Hatirjheel, recently developed lakeside rea, cons idered two cases. findings studies reveal that although are idering ownership, characteristics lace re d iminishing day by day. Limit ed physical social accessibility narrowed group users who can use place variety purposes. Anot her major phenomenon which ca n be attributed growing private interest. In this backdrop, it needs pla nning design considerations make more inclusive diverse groups people such erform multiple functions ba lance.