EXAMPLES THAT ALLOW FOR SOCIABILITY IN PUBLIC SPACES

Within a public space activities that tend to draw people closer to each other provide us the opportunity to socialize.  Some examples of these, which might have already been mentioned in earlier posts of different sites, can be found in seating areas of certain places, pedestrian friendly streets, vendors, street or sidewalk performers, restaurants, cafes, etc.

The sidewalks of Times Square with vendors and visitor within close contact

Seating areas in the middle of the crowded Times Square.

Street and sidewalk entertainment that attract crowds, especially family

with kids (Elmo above)

Side shows including the naked cowboy.  No performance is too strange in New York 

A naked cowgirl also appears in the area

Seating areas at parks, including Paley above are also opportunities to socialize

High Line Park's various seating arrangements brings people in closer contact.

High Line's attractive city view oriented seats.

Occasional performances at High Line - musical group above - also allow sociability.

The park's (High Line) fun water feature might bring some users too close

Another performance - dance - at High Line.