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was placed there. This regrettable decision was
forced upon the managers of the square, which was
a victim of its own popularity. Because there are so
few green spaces in the inner city, this small lawn
had become extremely attractive. It was subject to
such wear and tear that it would have needed to be
returfed annually. It is a great pity that use of this
space cannot be allowed, for as Zsuzsanna Bogner
says, ‘The original aim of the designers was to cre-
ate vivid, practical open spaces, where people can
sit, have a rest, touch the vegetation and play with
the bubbling and jumping water.’
Despite these mistakes and failures, the new urban
open space has become an organic, fresh and
usable element of the city centre. The curious story
of this place has not yet come to an end, since the
project has not come to an end. The underground
facilities are not yet fully utilised, the former bus
station still awaits conversion to its new use and old
Erzsébet park still awaits restoration.
