Public space formation of villages in the context of amalgamated territorial communities

Abstract

One of the main problematic issues faced by amalgamated territorial communities (ATC) is the formation of a united social and cultural space based on a newly formed community. As a solution to this issue, urbanists and sociologists proposed a phenomenon called "public space".

An important role in adapting of urban "public space" to the rural settlements is played by the principles of formation and functions that are performed by "public spaces". These centers of the existence and communication of the ATC inhabitants will ensure the development both of administrative centers of ATC and the community in general.

The article analyzes the principles of formation and functioning peculiarities of the "public spaces" of the city in order to adapt them to rural settlements in the context of ATC. As a result of research, the projects for "rural public spaces" formation of various ATC administrative centers were developed. These projects includes reconstruction and improvement of the territory of the central part of the villages of Zhydychyn and Knyahynynok of the Volyn region and the village of Boremel of the Rivne region.

During design these projects, the principles of the "public spaces" formation and the functions that they performed were taking into account as well as the methods and elements of the village center reconstruction. That are:

• improvement of the street network of the village in view of traffic safety; building of cycle tracks; installing of public transport stops; parking planning;
• combination of green plantations depending on their functional purpose;
• development of a recreation area for the inhabitants of the village;
• improvement of the territory for cultural events;
• building and improvement of the playground;
• styling in one architectural style of buildings located in the central part of the village.

The implementation of these projects will give an opportunity to develop the infrastructure of amalgamated territorial communities, attract tourists, and also improve the living conditions and rest of the inhabitants of these ATC.