Good Public Space in General

The Question is, what makes a good public space in general? A good public space must have all the vital necessities. First there must be drinking fountains and restrooms. The public population does not want to be in an area that confines them from the everyday life comforts. Next, the public area has to have landscape and waste management maintained. Or in other words the public space needs to be pleasant to look at and clean. It is always important to maintain a nice facility so that the facility attracts the right type of people. Activities are an important factor when considering what public space to visit. People come and go to different places for specific purposes. If there are not many things to do at a public space then what is the point of spending precious time there. Another element that is important is accessible walkways and efficient parking conglomerations. If you cannot walk or park the purpose of this public space is defeated. A good public space in general has a balance of security and openness. The people that are visiting the public space want to feel like they have freedom, but also feel that the premises are secure. People don't like being told what to do they want to feel in control at all times. The compromise is to set boundaries and the way to mark off public spaces can vary. A good public space is marked off with the premises of the public space visible by sight. With an attractive gate that allows people to see through it, trees or nature landscaping, signs designating that there is a public area around, etc. The things that could prevent a public space from being functional: poor air-quality, homeless people, gang activity, unclean premises, no trashcans, no parking, no shade, etc.