Public spaces are those places that are public property or for public use. These have to provide universal, safe and inclusive access, particularly for women, children, the elderly or people with disabilities. These spaces can be streets, open spaces or public facilities and come to define the character of a city.
The Forum of Mayors, a subsidiary organ of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), has emerged as an innovative multilateral space that gives a leading role to the local governments involved. There have been three editions of the event so far, with the upcoming fourth edition set to take place from September 30th to October 1st at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, under the theme “Future Cities Summit.”
