The research conducted at Urban Gorillas is centered on the analysis of the use, access and revitalization of public spaces in Cyprus. It is based on a wide range of research approaches: A nation-wide survey, on-site observations, interviews, focus groups and behavioural mapping methods were applied in order to carry out empirical research. Research so far reveals that public spaces in Cyprus are currently underused and under-utilised, thus preparing the ground for new and innovative methods of public space designs. Through the study of the Green Urban Lab (GUL) events that took place in Cyprus in 2015, the research exposes the positive social impacts that can be gained through the means of participatory design and inclusive events. Urban Gorillas will publish at the end of 2015 a comprehensive presentation of the result.
Senior Research Executive,
Dr. René Carraz
Urban Gorillas
Urban Gorillas will be presenting a paper together with Anna Merry from Frederick University at the upcoming Tenth International Conference on the Arts in Society at Imperial College London, 22-24 July 2015. This year the Conference focuses on ‘The Work of Art in the Age of Networked Society’. The paper entitled ‘Art and Play: Promoting social …
“People tend to sit the most where there are places to sit,” concluded William H. Whyte (1988:110) in his book City: Rediscovering the Center. As obvious as this may seem, even useless, it is at the same time a powerful fact that has been tested in many settings – from Manhattan to Oslo via Copenhagen; …
