Seligmann, Linda J.Cassetta, Brianne C2011-05-25NO_RESTRIC2011-05-252011-05-25https://hdl.handle.net/1920/6370Taking public space from an inert container of culture and examining it as a major cultural factor, “Defining Pershing Square Plaza” analyzes the New York Plaza Program site as it relates to three investing groups. Open space cannot be understood through a single definition, but instead must be considered in the context of people, time, history and culture.en-USPershing SquareUrbanscapePublic SpacePlazasThesis