MAIN HISTORICAL PERIODS OF FORMATION AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE MODERN DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN PUBLIC SPACES IN CITIES
With the emergence of the first settlements, people needed areas that would serve as a place for social activities. The gradual growth of these settlements led to an increase in the importance of these areas, with specialized areas for cultural buildings or trade. Over time, the urban structure became more complex, but streets and squares always remained the main formative elements.