1. Public Space Design Challenge The elements of public space: The Weymouth Esplanade

2. Weymouth and Portland are hosting the sailing element of the 2012 Olympics

3. Olympics is an opportunity for wider regeneration of the Weymouth seafront The Esplanade:

4. What are the important elements of a public space? Here are some examples from Weymouth. Think about:  What do you like?  What would you improve?  Have you visited a public space that you thought was inspiring? What did you like about?

5. Seating

6. Street furniture

7. Lighting

8. Shelter

9. Activities

10. Facilities

11. Public art work

12. Materials

13. Historic features

14. Signage

15. Planting

16. What next:  Users of the space activity  Public space comparison activity  The design brief  Create 2D and 3D designs (in teams)  Present design schemes Produced by the Architecture Centre, Bristol