Topic: Public Space
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A Jungle Gym for City Sidewalks
A knotty lattice of colorful play-tubes is an intriguing use of a public space.
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Inhospitable Park Bench of the Day: The Pay and Sit
Don't get too comfy.
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Videos
Tips for Creating Public Spaces People Actually Want to Use
A city's residents understand how to make exciting streets, squares and parks. Here's how to engage them in the process.
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The Best Thing About This Season's NYC Ballet Might Be the Seats
Three studios created creative seating areas for the famed "jewel box."
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Travel to More Than 60 Countries Without Leaving This Park
A new park in Copenhagen incorporates pop artifacts and cultural mementos from the area’s inhabitants.
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The Next Phase of Chicago's Riverwalk: Fishing and Floating Gardens
The concept: to provide the kind of swimmable setting found in quieter river locales.
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Uncover the Secret Oases of San Francisco
An iPhone app that maps downtown’s indoor parks, rooftop terraces, urban gardens, and bamboo forests.
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The Power of the Movable Chair
A New York design competition aims to add more flexibility to The Battery.
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Yes, This Ad Is Offensive. But Free Speech Rides Public Transit, Too
Sometimes embracing free speech means sharing the subway with an ad that churns your stomach.
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Are Cell Phones to Blame for Our Boring Public Spaces?
Maybe. Or perhaps it's the other way around.
