Project For Public Spaces Interview
Many of us see the big city as an alienating place, where busy people rush past each other, never stopping to catch their breath and appreciate their surroundings.
The Project For Public Spaces is reimagining the way we interact with our towns and cities, focusing on community, health and wellbeing.
Find out how enhancing public spaces could improve the health and prosperity of a district near you.
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September 26, 2021
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#296 Great.com Talks With... Project for Public Spaces
Spending more time out in public mixing, mingling or even just people watching confers a load of mental and physical benefits. In this episode we talked with Kelly Verel from the Project for Public Spaces about the importance of engaging and stimulating local people as they traverse their neighborhood.
A City That Engages Its Communities
The Project for Public Spaces is an urban design and planning organization that advocates for better use of public space. Kelly explains that public spaces should be friendly and welcoming, meeting the needs of those who use them every day.
The organization was founded in New York in 1975. At this time, a crime epidemic dominated the city’s public image. The Project for Public Spaces aimed to change perceptions of New York from somewhere dirty, stressful and crime-ridden by curating a positive, friendly and welcoming environment.
There are many benefits to making public spaces more comfortable and engaging: bringing more people from different backgrounds together, getting more and more local residents outside and moving, and even boosting a city’s economy. The Project for Public Spaces worked in Campus Martius, Detroit, limiting vehicular access, creating more green space and subsequently making the area much more attractive to investors.
Listen to the whole interview to find out how you can get involved in improving your city’s public spaces. The Project for Public Spaces also welcomes donations to help them realize your exciting ideas.
Want to learn more about the Project for Public Spaces? You can check out their blog and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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