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[panamaniac]

That needs a bit of elaboration, I think.  Downtown has all kinds of public space, including green spaces.  What "concrete" bothers you?  You mean surface parking lots?

I meant there is always talk of adding more public space, but it usually looks like speakers corner or city hall plaza, where it is just concrete and it doesn't get used that much since there aren't that many events that will use it vs just simple green space ie lawn and some benches, maybe a few flowers.

You should have a look at our "Downtown Outdoor Spaces" thread in the "Urban Design" forum.  Another one that is looking quite nice at the moment is at the corner of Weber St and Cedar.  I think the curving walkway and benches went in last year and the spring flowers are beautiful - they did very successful planting.