TOOL

Observing and visualising human behaviour in public space

Short description

Collecting data on how people use space can give you a solid foundation to discuss how it should be designed. The free public live app helps you to collect the data you need when observing people. The second link leads you to a website where you can download an analog version with excel sheets. The picture is an example how you could visualise the collected data, done by urban design studio prostorož.

Unlock-hypothesis

Showing to decision makers how people actually use space can unlock institution Lock-Ins.

Lock-in Layers

institutional

Lock-in Cluster

Personal and Social Beliefs, Perceived Experience & Evaluation

Tool maturity Level

TML5

Link for further information about the tool

https://u95.publiclifeapp.com/lite/login, https://github.com/gehl-institute/pldp

Link to tool materials

https://u95.publiclifeapp.com/lite/login, https://github.com/gehl-institute/pldp

Level of effort for application

very low

Skill level needed for application

very low

Suitable spatial context

street level

Spatial limitation

no

Target group

local/district administration, local politicians, NGOs / local interest groups, vulnerable groups

Visualisation

Tool type

Evidence

Languages

english