How can we open up the barriers of access to public space to more diverse artists and citizens?
In a world where it is normally all about success, public space is an opportunity to trial, experiment, and play in spaces. Parklets provide an opening to actively listen and experiment with solutions that allow us the space to do something differently.
Episode notes:
In this episode we meet with global academic scholar and passionate public space activist Luisa Bravo. Discussing case studies and her practice, we grapple with the complexity of establishing a new mindset that is created when you are able to gather a group of citizens and delve deeper into their urban daily lives and the pursuit of happiness.
Starting with a simple question: Would you be happier if urban conditions would change?
Together we reiterate the need to see public space as an experimental space for performative action, community participation or just to explore the possibilities for new identities and creative opportunities for civil engagement.
People simply need to have:
Contact: Luisa Bravo https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisabravodesign/
Useful Links & References on City Space Architecture’s projects and initiatives:
City Space Architecture www.cityspacearchitecture.org
Parklet in Bologna (Italy) https://www.a-place.eu/en/placemaking-activity/17
Parklet campaign https://www.a-place.eu/en/placemaking-action/61
Public Space Museum in Bologna https://www.museospaziopubblico.it/
Survey: Urban daily life and the pursuit of happiness http://www.cityspacearchitecture.org/?p=happiness-survey