The Design of Spaces

William Whyte's key points in chapter seven are the space availability and whether empty or crowded spaces attract people, location of the space, and sittable space, how it is designed. Whyte talks about what makes people want to sit, depending on the height of the seat, how close is it from other seats and how movable the seat is. Some people like having seats that are close enough to have a conversation with someone, and sometimes even closer when it is too noisy in a place.

Products are made to appeal a person, so it deals mostly with visceral and reflective designs. Urban spaces are suppose to be more of a behavioral design. It is designed for people to feel comfortable when they walk around. What's similar is it involves pleasing people, attracting people to visit the place more often, and making them want to come back.

Checklist:
-space
-sitting space
-location
-Does seating stand in the way of people who are walking
-If the place is too small
-the height of a seat
-is it comfortable and inviting
-what kind of seating
-benches
-chairs
-how much seating