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Strypey

#TIl about the #PublicSpaces Incubator, which ...

"... brings together ABC (Australia), ARD (Germany), CBC/Radio-Canada (Canada), RTBF (Belgium), SRG SSR (Switzerland), ZDF (Germany), and New_ Public (United States) to re-conceptualize how to use PSM [Public Service Media] platforms for public connection and conversation."

newpublic.org/psi

This might be of particular interest to @cubicgarden, given your recent role at the BBC.

New_ PublicPublic Spaces Incubator | New_ PublicThe Public Spaces Incubator is an international partnership between six public service media organizations and New_ Public to develop new, useful tools that improve online conversation.
#NewsMedia#PublicMedia
Calishat

#walking #PublicSpaces

'The research... shows that the average walking speed of pedestrians in three northeastern U.S. cities increased 15 percent from 1980 to 2010. The number of people lingering in public spaces declined by 14 percent in that time as well.'

news.mit.edu/2025/pedestrians-

MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPedestrians now walk faster and linger less, researchers findBy Peter Dizikes | MIT News
Medium

Today in The Medium Newsletter, featured stories include:

• The deterioration of #PublicSpaces in the US, by Dan Plumlee

• The evolution of #WebPublishing, by Will Leitch

• A look at the career and music of #OzzyOsbourne, by Eric Dockett

• The #DallasCowboysCheerleaders and the value of women’s work, by Liane Dowling

• Finding connections in communities, by Jay Wilkinson

medium.com/blog/the-vanishing-

#Medium#writing
RedwoodSec

Lake Oswego Corp., owned by wealthy homeowners with properties adjacent to Lake Oswego, recently lost a years-long lawsuit over restricting public access. On the 4th of July, these entitled rich people believe they can deny public access to swimmers and boaters. However, Portland has a different idea and is planning to crash the party. Instead of having a small exclusive event, their actions will create a massive spectacle. Bring fireworks, booze, marijuana and other party favors and your favorite floating device it’s going to be lit. Be sure to share this invitation with everyone you know: reddit.com/r/Portland/comments #uspol #oligarchy #publicaccess #publicspaces #pdx

CBC Toronto

City launches cleaning blitz to refresh Toronto's public spaces, streets and parks for the summer
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launched a new citywide initiative Saturday aimed at keeping public spaces clean, safe and well-maintained as people head outdoors to enjoy the summer weather. 
#city #cleaning #summer #publicspaces #Toronto #News
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tor

Mayor David Newman

Interested in the Downtown Master Plan? Come attend the next Council meeting Tuesday, 6/24 at 6 pm!

The meeting will feature a video tour of a 3D model, with sections on public spaces; a proposed hotel; mixed-use buildings; renovation/building of City Hall; a public market and adaptive reuse of office space; and park areas.

As always, I encourage public comment at the meeting, especially on this project. I’ll also include links in comments to flyover videos.

#downtownmasterplan#thousandoaks#publicspaces
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