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 For this public space observation assignment, I chose a community outdoor basketball court. My reason was simple: a basketball court has clear physical boundaries (sidelines, baseline, hoops) while simultaneously hosting complex social interactions. I observed for about 45 minutes, covering a transition from low to high density in the early evening. My focus areas included: how players interact on the court, the behavior of people waiting on the sidelines, how spatial boundaries shape behavior, and the difference in space usage between solo practice and group games. What I Did I sat in an unobtrusive spot (about 3 meters behind the baseline, not interfering with anyone) and took notes on my phone: 1. Interaction rules among players on the court – how teams formed (shouting "who's got next?" or shooting to decide teammates), substitutions ("cover me for a sec"), eye contact and hand gestures during passing, and emotional expressions after scoring or making a mis...