922 KB46 KB198920252015Vertelj Nared, PetraZavodnik Lamovšek, Almaletnik:26številka:special issue, suppl.str. S114-S129ISSN:0353-6483DOI:10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2015-26-supplement-008COBISSID_HOST:2768067URN:URN:NBN:SI:doc-HB0XR9J2enUrbanistični inštitut Republike SlovenijeUrbani izzivjavni odprti prostorikvaliteta življenjamestapublic open spacequality of lifesmall citiesspatial planningurban developmentuse of public open spacePublic open space as a contribution to urban development in small Slovenian cities|The article focuses on public open space (POS) in small Slovenian cities5 . It highlights the importance of planning and designing high-quality, diverse POSs, which contribute to the quality of life and urban development in cities. POS is seen as a key physical element of a city and is defined as a non-built urban space that is, under equal terms, accessible to all. The article focuses on both green areas and civic space. Results derive from a physical analysis and survey conducted during research for a doctoral dissertation. Ten small Slovenian cities are selected, where detailed physical analysis and surveys were carried out. Designing highquality POS for everyday activities is highlighted. The results show that the inhabitants most frequently use POS when going about their everyday business. The article highlights the importance of designing various types of POS for urban development of citiesTEXTznanstveno časopisjejournalsSlovenian National E-content AggregatorNational and University Library of SloveniaUrbanistični inštitut Republike Slovenije