definition
strict definition
public amenity
A feature of a structure which benefits the public at large, and does not only serve its own tenants.
A public amenity is a feature belonging to a structure which enhances the area or community it is located in. As opposed to a tenant amenity, which benefits primarily the users of a structure, a public amenity is widely available to the larger civic community. Such an amenity however may in some cases be provided at a cost.
The benefit extends beyond the building's own occupants to the surrounding community. Admission can involve a charge without making the benefit exclusive to tenants.
A tenant amenity primarily benefits the building's users. Public availability distinguishes the wider amenity from a facility reserved for that group.
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More specific definitions
26 sub-definitions-
adventure experience
A service which lets visitors experience a place in an adventurous way, such as base jumping or bungee jumping. -
automated teller machine
A machine where banking customers can withdraw money and perform other banking transactions. -
built-in slide
A chute built into a building or structure, which people can slide down for fun or for quick descent. -
clock(s) on exterior
One or more digital or analog clocks constantly displayed on a structure's facade or lot. -
electronic information display
Electronic signage for displaying relevant information to persons in the area. -
external loudspeaker
An apparatus on a structure or object which amplifies and projects sounds into the surrounding area. -
flag mount
A pole or other fixture is attached to the roof or facade for displaying flags. -
floodlights at night
The facade is bathed in decorative light projected from outside on a regular basis. -
historical plaque
A permanent plaque mounted on the facade or in public view with interesting information about the structure. -
house running
Installed supports and obstacles used for sport climbing on the face of a building. -
illuminated logo
A facade-mounted identifying or promotional sign visible from the surrounding area and capable of nighttime illumination. -
indoor observation floor
A publicly accessible enclosed viewing area on a high floor, available with free entry or paid admission. -
ornamental illumination
Major permanent decorative facade lighting visible at its source, excluding floodlights and functional or identifying displays. -
outdoor observation deck
A publicly accessible high-level terrace or rooftop for viewing the surroundings, exposed to outdoor air. -
pipe organ
A musical instrument played on a keyboard which drives pressurized air through large metal pipes. -
plaza
A publicly accessible open space with at least 100 square meters of pavement on the same lot as the associated structure. -
public indoor passageway
An enclosed route through a building, free for public passage during opening hours and connected to street level. -
public parking
Parking available to any driver at least at certain times, whether free or paid and independent of building use. -
roof-mounted billboard
A large advertising sign mounted on a structure's roof or upper surface, excluding signs that merely identify the site. -
sheltered sidewalk
A public right of way along the side of a structure with a roof or overhang sheltering pedestrians from sun and precipitation. -
siren
A device which emits a loud warning signal to alert the public in case of a catastrophic event. -
sundial
A calibrated device on the facade of a structure which displays the time using shadows cast by the sun. -
thermometer on facade
A digital or analog reading on a structure's exterior which displays the current temperature to the public. -
traffic counter
An automatic device which counts passing vehicle traffic and displays informative results to the public. -
video screen on facade
A screen or surface on the building's exterior surface capable of displaying moving images. -
wall-mounted billboard
A large advertising sign mounted on a structure's facade or side, excluding signs that merely identify the site.
Related definitions
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architectural property
A particular physical element or characteristic belonging to a structure, usually distinct from its overall form. -
green feature
A special property of a structure which contributes to its energy efficiency or environmental sustainability. -
mechanical feature
Components of a structure's mechanical systems that improve usability, comfort, safety, or internal transportation. -
ornamental feature
Integral decorative elements of a structure's design, including functional elements shaped for aesthetic purposes. -
policy
Rules, permissions, prohibitions, or requested behaviors governing use of a property or part of it. -
safety feature
Permanent characteristics or installed amenities protecting an object, its occupants, users, or immediate surroundings. -
special distinction
A generic or civic designation conferred on an object which places it in some special class. -
tenant amenity
A feature of a structure designated for the benefit of its tenants or customers. -
transportation feature
A feature that enhances an object's connection to any kind of external transportation network or route. -
unit amenity
Features enjoyed privately within individual building units, distinct from shared tenant or public amenities.