5 Essential Ingredients Of A Great Public Space
Every town and city needs great public spaces. Let’s visit some beautiful public spaces around the world and see what makes them shine.
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Author: Adam Greenfield
Modern streets: Why They’re Wide And Why It Matters
Wide streets are so common in modern places as to become practically invisible. But why are modern streets so wide? Here’s a concise history.
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The 10-Minute Neighborhood
Walkability is a popular concept these days when discussing great places to live but what are we walking to? Introducing The 10-Minute Neighborhood: The place that has it all.
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What’s Hot in Public Space – February 2016
Public Space in the News highlights recent efforts around the world to reclaim public space for people. In this installment, we examine calls to pedestrianize London’s iconic Oxford Street, bold plans from Paris’s mayor, and a head-turning proposal from New York City to turn Broadway into a green space.
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Your Neighbors Are Waiting For You To Ring Their Doorbell
I started ringing my neighbors’ doorbells at age 8. Initially nervous, I soon learned to love meeting all the kind people behind those doors. Meeting your neighbors can change your life – and theirs. Don’t be shy to ring their doorbell! Here’s the story of an 8 year old who did…
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