STREET FURNITURE IN URBAN SPACES, TAKING AS AN EXAMPLE, THE CITY OF CZĘSTOCHOWA

The article, referring to selected examples, discusses the condition of public spaces in the center of Częstochowa. The author draws attention to locations found along the Avenue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the center of the city, as well as courtyards, open courtyards and town squares. The author undertakes a critique of the presented examples in terms of architectural and material solutions. In addition, it tackles the topic of perception and acceptance of urban space by individual groups of users. The rest of the article presents the program of workshops organized at the Częstochowa University of Technology. Workshops organized for students concerning the problems related to creating public spaces using small-scale architecture.