Garden square

Propagation:
– Garden squares originated as private communal amenities in the early 17th century.
– Community courtyards date back to at least 2000 BC in Ur.
– In the 20th century, many garden squares became accessible to the public.
– Some garden squares in central urban locations are now similar to town squares.
– Private garden squares, even in busy locations, may remain private despite public accessibility.

Occurrence in Europe:
– London is famous for its garden squares, built during the Georgian era.
– Householders with access to private garden squares often pay maintenance levies.
– Private garden squares in cities like Edinburgh, Bath, and Leeds are common in the UK.
– Paris has privately owned squares surviving from the French Revolution.
– French cities have grand garden squares and solid material town squares.

Occurrence in Belgium:
– Notable garden squares in Brussels include Square de Meeûs and Square Orban.

Occurrence in Ireland:
– Dublin features several Georgian garden squares like Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square.

Occurrence in the Americas:
– Gramercy Park in Manhattan is a famous private garden square in the US.
– American cities have few garden squares due to fee simple land ownership traditions.
– Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia is a public garden planned in the late 17th century.
– Fitler Square in Philadelphia is maintained through a public-private partnership.
– Boston has numerous squares with mainly residential use.

Occurrence in Africa:
– Information on garden squares in Africa is limited and requires expansion.

Occurrence in Asia:
– Information on garden squares in Asia is limited and requires expansion.