Infrastructural spaces. The (anti)public space manifesto

This chapter scrutinises the term 'public space' considering the COVID-19 pandemic's global impact, advocating for a more nuanced approach that encapsulates such spaces' diverse roles and functions. Drawing from the UN-Habitat Public Space Programme's 'City-wide Public Space Assessment', the study proposes four distinct categories for understanding urban 'non-private spaces'. It further introduces the term 'infrastructural spaces', emphasising inclusive mechanisms and challenging the conventional public/private binary. This research and call for action invite engagement with 'infrastructural spaces' to foster adaptable, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).