Introduction. Heritage Open space enhancements to create better places

Historic cities face a number of critical issues, such as impacts of poor open spaces and built quality. It is discussed on how these complex problems must be tackled properly to make better places and through open space strategy approach. However, rapid change is coming within the historic environment with significant implications in terms of open space design. This contribution discusses that the shared usage of public open space requires major local authority’s regulation and policy. Given that most historic cities have high levels of tourist congestion, it seems more likely that the existing open spaces should be better, more attractive with a higher level of facilities and green strips and more flexible pubic space use.