超過八百萬人擁擠地居住在紐約市中。這怎麼可能？有部分原因是人們可以在城市中最棒的公共空間──從袖珍公園到綿延的濱水遊憩區──散步、遊玩。阿曼達．伯登協助規劃城市中數個最新的公共空間，意想不到的是，她運用的是動物行為學家的經驗。她分享了在規劃人們喜愛的公園時所碰到的驚人挑戰，以及這件事為什麼如此重要。

公共空間如何讓城市運作

A city’s success depends on how its public spaces invite people to gather, connect, and feel at home. In New York, even a tiny park with movable chairs and greenery transformed how people experienced urban life. Thoughtfully designed parks and plazas require relentless attention to detail, and their existence is always under threat from commercial interests. When public space flourishes, neighborhoods feel more vibrant, and millions feel proud to call the city their own.