Using public space to support democracy
Outdoor phone-banking and voting booths are helping to foster civic engagement as US cities adapt to a Covid-19 election season.
Community / Public space
Public space
With green space equity, it’s all about proximity and quality
Bigger parks are not necessarily better for public health, according to recent findings from Peak Urban. There's a strong case for focusing on smaller parks and gardens, especially those encouraging physical activity.
A Dublin student aims to make Temple Bar more accessible for wheelchair users
This young activist believes that historic preservation shouldn't get in the way of making cities safer.
Rome’s volunteer-run community centres were practically made for the pandemic
In one of Italy's most chaotic cities, neighbourhoods have long turned to self-government when institutions fail to protect them.
How land banks are supposed to work
Land banks let local governments acquire and revitalise abandoned and vacant property – that is, if they can resist the temptation to give elected officials too much power over the process.
7 smart and simple ways cities can encourage social distancing in public spaces
The challenge of keeping apart means public areas such as parks, plazas, markets and restaurants are all experimenting with ideas that keep people safe.
Academics are mapping the legacy of slavery in Britain’s cities
The Legacies of British Slave-Ownership project is mapping every British address linked to a slave-owner.
Covid-19 is highlighting cities’ unequal access to green space
As coronavirus lockdowns ease, people are flooding back to parks – but not everyone has easy access to green space in their city.
