MD Fotheringham, Landscape Architects, prepared a six-month post activation evaluation at Union Square in 2004.
We wanted to measure actual levels and patterns of use, using the observation survey tool. We developed and
tested a methodology for observing and measuring levels of use in public space. Ultimately, we may
have discovered a method to establish a baseline of minimum use that could be defined as
successfully activating any public space. This method is being applied to other projects.
