Energize Your Space

I have noticed what makes a successful place to sit and hang out in New York City. If your interested in how to energize a space for people to eat, hang out, and buy stuff you need tables and chairs that can accommodate people that come in all groups from one to eight. Also people need to watch other people. Its a weird thing that people like to do when you are sitting there eating or talking. You also need shopping and eating in an almost 360 degree area. I know that these seems kind of a duh answer but I feel that many architects/designers feel the need that green space and secluded areas make the best places for people to go and eat their lunch. I have found walking around New York City that spaces that didn't have these simple design solutions often lacked people to sit in those areas. They became more of a homeless people territory. A good example of a space that shows these qualities is Rockefeller Center, its spacial relationships to the mix use shopping and seating is great. As Professor Roy would say a space not incorporating some of these design principles probably will just look good on a computer render. So it all ties back into what drives the economy and these areas definitely do.