Street furniture: a challenge for public spaces
2017-12-04
Public spaces evolve and change: the same goes for street furniture.
Users' and
residents' expectations change: street furniture becomes an
issue for cities and local authorities.
Cities now
have to provide the population with an ever more pleasant experience in the urban
space, and also make these spaces attractive
and appealing.
Focus on innovative equipment that changes
public spaces.
Street furniture: the eye-catching asset for local authorities
Cities and
towns are growing, changing and evolving.
Inhabitants are looking
for space that they don't
necessarily enjoy in their own homes.
There's
nothing better than going and sunbathing in a public square where there are
pretty deck chairs, nothing better than going to a park to take the air while
settling on a comfortable and ergonomic public bench.
In a context
where the available space in cities
is limited, it is now street furniture
and the amenities of public places that provide residents with a sense of wellbeing and fulfilment.
Development projects for the benefit of residents
The primary
role of street furniture is to meet users' and residents' expectations.
To add to this, urban development must also help to beautify the public space and make it ever more attractive.
Inhabitants
again need to be able to meet and weave social
connections in a place that is beautiful and pleasant to be in. Public
spaces must be places for interaction and
meeting, that people feel happy to be in.
In addition,
street furniture has an active role in revitalising
town centres. Walking and relaxing are two of the things city users want to
do and to fully appreciate these activities, local authorities must develop
their public spaces.
According to
one recent study,
street furniture is perceived as a key driver for "living better" together in the cities.
From cleanliness to modern lifestyle
Today we want
to live in clean cities, with public
spaces designed for users.
In addition
to their primary functions, bins, posts, benches, planters and even barriers
and bollards must match and answer residents' concerns.
Comfort,
strength, resistance, ergonomics, design and style are now an integral part of
the design of public spaces.
We can no
longer manufacture street furniture without taking into account the fact that
it must integrate perfectly into the landscape while meeting real satisfaction
criteria.
Clean and recyclable materials
While being
functional and innovative, street
furniture must also meet Environmental
Protection standards. The use of materials
that are inert to the environment and fully recyclable is fundamental.
Combining
design, style, comfort and respect for the environment is a challenge that
Husson International couples with a design that is entirely "Made In
France". This is a guarantee of quality that allows us to offer ranges of
products that meet all the expectations of users and local authorities.