This book investigates the dynamics and the role of green urban regeneration using nature-based solutions (NBS) in contributing to the cultural aspects of public spaces. In the first part of the book, insights on analytical methods, planning strategies and shared governance examples are given, as well as, an assessment tool, namely public space index (PSI), is given for successfully measuring sociability impact while using a placemaking approach to green urban regeneration processes. In the second part, the case study (Rose Kennedy Greenway of Boston, MA, USA) has been extensively researched during many years of observations and analysis which gives a realistic taste of the implementation of the proposed PSI. The book's last part reflects on PSI to measure its adaptability and replicability in other contexts, whereas NBS are playing a major role in physical and spatial green urban regeneration in current cities contexts'.

This book investigates the dynamics and the role of green urban regeneration using nature-based solutions (NBS) in contributing to the cultural aspects of public spaces. In the first part of the book, insights on analytical methods, planning strategies and shared governance examples are given, as well as, an assessment tool, namely public space index (PSI), is given for successfully measuring sociability impact while using a placemaking approach to green urban regeneration processes. In the second part, the case study (Rose Kennedy Greenway of Boston, MA, USA) has been extensively researched during many years of observations and analysis which gives a realistic taste of the implementation of the proposed PSI. The book’s last part reflects on PSI to measure its adaptability and replicability in other contexts, whereas NBS are playing a major role in physical and spatial green urban regeneration in current cities contexts’.

Part 1: Introduction to placemaking theory and implementation strategies in contemporary public spaces and cultural-based urban regeneration projects.- Introduction.- Public spaces and placemaking approach: The implementation strategies.- Sociability in cultural-based urban regeneration projects.- Part 2: An organizational framework to assess sociability of public spaces, a mixed methods approach for a public space index deduction.- Sociability and placemaking methodological framework approach: Identifying a public space index (PSI).- Part 3: The case study of North end park from Boston, Massachusetts, USA.- Learning case study: North end park, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway: Boston, Massachusetts, USA.- The North end park as a liveable destination.- Part 4: General discussions and conclusions.- Findings, conclusions and recommendations.