Investment in the civic commons in Memphis is drawing new attention, investment and excitement in public spaces all…
“We learned the building has the potential to be uninviting for folk who live locally. So last summer,…
“With so many pressing issues before us — income inequality, racial justice, reproductive rights, clean air, clean water,…
“The value of public spaces goes far beyond their value as amenities, and can be drivers of the…
The New Yorker reviews Richard Sennett’s new book “Building and Dwelling” which connects socioeconomic mixing, civic engagement and…
“One important feature in the data is that it looks not just at what’s happening at the site,…
“Third places are a vital part of cities and cities of all sizes need more of them—and more…
“Now it’s time to adopt a more expansive view of what parks can be. We have to find…
Another reason it is critical to have public places that bring people of all backgrounds back into a…
Why it is imperative to design and build our communities to foster face-to-face social interactions: New survey finds…