1. In and Out of Place at CSULB Joanne Ancheta Haruchika Fujiwara Kelly Garrett Andrew Knapp Moses See

3. What spaces on campus attract people and which spaces do not attract people and why?

6. Spatial variation – looks at the distribution of people from one public space to another.

7. Spatial interaction – connections and relations that develop among places as a result of movement and flow.

8. Spatial association – degree to which two or more phenomena share similar distribution

10. Each group takes notes on public space at one of the seven areas on campus

11. Use of participant observation

13. What is the space intended for?

14. How do people use the space?

15. Do the people or objects seem in or out of place?

16. What is the spatial distribution of interactive objects?

17. Walkways, benches, food, shops

19. Groups describe activities which occurred in their area

20. All of the groups develop common themes about the use of each area

22. The themes describe how the space is being used

23. Ex. Sociability, productivity, transportation

24. The locations of the different themes are compared to the area where they occurred.

26. Free Speech Zone “The grass is nice for people to sit on.” Commerce The bookstore & dining area are located nearby Nature & Open Space There are a lot of trees, plants, and grass in the area Transportation There are a lot of walkways

27. Central Quad “It’s open and spacious.” “I like being in the sun.” Commerce The Beach Hut is nearby. There are vending machines along the perimeter of the area Transportation There are walkways everywhere Nature & Open Space There are a lot of trees, plants, and grass in the area

28. Student Union “He ate food from Sbarro.” Commerce Located in the middle of the USU – there are stores all around. Nature & Open Space -Natural light -Palm trees -Water fountain

29. Bookstore Area “It’s nicer than being inside.” Commerce Near… -bookstore -dining plaza -outside booths Nature & Open Space There are trees and plants in the area Transportation Located along a busy walkway

30. 49er Statue “I have three classes today so being outside is refreshing.” Commerce There are vending machines in the area

31. Maxson Plaza “Warm and close to destination.” Commerce There’s a sales cart in the area Transportation There’s a bus stop nearby Nature & Open Space -Water fountain -Trees

32. Library, AS, Beach Hut Commerce Near Beach Hut Nature & Open Space There are a lot of trees and plants “Right outside beach hut for food…”

34. Our goal: to provide people with more green spaces that are sustainable and viable additions to the campus and the environment as a whole.

36. What’s Missing? As we mentioned earlier, this was reported to be a popular spot, people generally mentioned the water as being a nice element and yet a good portion of it remains empty...

37. Where is everyone? This space is located directly across from the coffee bean and tea leaf, an area with a lot of traffic and a popular gathering spot for students, where is everyone?

42. There are many well designed and popular places on campus, are there any you can think of that disprove Whyte’s theory?