Digital Media and the Built Environment: The Suspected Impact of Digital Devices on Public Space

Abstract

What exactly is the relationship between public space and technology? The physical environment grounds our daily operations, providing meaning and purpose to every decision and destination. As technological innovations progress, their presence in the built environment becomes even more dominant, transforming not only the individual’s life but also the space in which they operate. Numerous scenarios emerge for the future of public space, the impacts technology and digital devices will create, and the overall purpose and experience these spaces will provide, some present cases of extreme fear and uncertainty while others bring hope of increased access and equality.