Pattern 59
Quiet Backs
Context Small Public Squares61 · Dancing in the Street63 · Public Outdoor Room69 · Food Stands93
Problem
Busy streets draw people in, but constant bustle wears on them over time. Without a quiet place nearby to withdraw into, there is no way to step back from the noise and press of activity.
Solution
See to it that every busy street has a calm back side close at hand where you can retreat into stillness, since bustle and quiet need each other and belong side by side.
Usage Pools and Streams64 · Still Water71 · Tree Places171 · Accessible Green60 · Garden Wall173