Research Article

In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space

Volume: 12 Number: 4 December 29, 2024
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In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space

Abstract

This article offers a comprehensive look at the counter-political roles of space by addressing the consequences of privatization and commodification of urban public spaces through the concept of “common space”. Following Henri Lefebvre’s claim that “space is a manifestation of social relations”, the research suggests that commons are not merely fixed physical areas but dynamic spaces for cultural sharing, social interaction and collective identity formation. The study emphasizes how “common spaces,” rather than being finished products, are shaped through participatory processes, establishing them as living, evolving spaces. The paper contextualizes the re-commonsization of public space within Lefebvre's theory of the right to the city, emphasizing its importance for social equality, justice, and participatory democracy. Additionally, it draws on Elinor Ostrom’s theories of common-pool resources and David Harvey’s work on urban space to discuss how commons can be effectively managed and contribute to social solidarity. By integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, the paper offers an objective viewpoint, providing a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical dimensions of common spaces.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Architectural History, Theory and Criticism

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 29, 2024

Submission Date

November 25, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 11, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 12 Number: 4

APA
Çelik, R., & Kapusuz Balcı, B. B. (2024). In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space. Gazi University Journal of Science Part B: Art Humanities Design and Planning, 12(4), 703-713. https://izlik.org/JA57FW97CE
AMA
1.Çelik R, Kapusuz Balcı BB. In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space. GUJSPB. 2024;12(4):703-713. https://izlik.org/JA57FW97CE
Chicago
Çelik, Rumeysa, and Bilge Beril Kapusuz Balcı. 2024. “In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space”. Gazi University Journal of Science Part B: Art Humanities Design and Planning 12 (4): 703-13. https://izlik.org/JA57FW97CE.
EndNote
Çelik R, Kapusuz Balcı BB (December 1, 2024) In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space. Gazi University Journal of Science Part B: Art Humanities Design and Planning 12 4 703–713.
IEEE
[1]R. Çelik and B. B. Kapusuz Balcı, “In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space”, GUJSPB, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 703–713, Dec. 2024, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA57FW97CE
ISNAD
Çelik, Rumeysa - Kapusuz Balcı, Bilge Beril. “In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space”. Gazi University Journal of Science Part B: Art Humanities Design and Planning 12/4 (December 1, 2024): 703-713. https://izlik.org/JA57FW97CE.
JAMA
1.Çelik R, Kapusuz Balcı BB. In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space. GUJSPB. 2024;12:703–713.
MLA
Çelik, Rumeysa, and Bilge Beril Kapusuz Balcı. “In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space”. Gazi University Journal of Science Part B: Art Humanities Design and Planning, vol. 12, no. 4, Dec. 2024, pp. 703-1, https://izlik.org/JA57FW97CE.
Vancouver
1.Rumeysa Çelik, Bilge Beril Kapusuz Balcı. In the Absence of Public Space: The Concept of Common Space. GUJSPB [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 1;12(4):703-1. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA57FW97CE