COLUMBUS CIRCLE - EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL ASPECTS OF URBAN FORM

Columbus Circle in midtown Manhattan is a good observation point for social interaction with an urban space.  With its vehicular and pedestrian traffics one practically get a cross section of both the native new Yorkers and visitors of the city.     

    

   

Monument at Columbus Circle

    

Residential units at Columbus Circle overlooking Central Park.

   

                                      Central Park close to Columbus Circle

City guides interact with visitor and offer services they provide.

Police presence in the area

More police presence as you move from Columbus Circle to Times Square

Restaurants and cafes usually connects well with the streets.

Horse rides available close to Columbus Circle

The sidewalk around and close to the circle have a lot of social activities

Cyclist in Columbus Circle

Service branch of Chase

                                 Vendors interact with pedestrians on the sidewalk at the circle