Transforming Urban Spaces: Community Design and Activism

Today, we connect with Mark Lakeman, the founder of City Repair, a non-profit placemaking movement and organization. He is also the principal and design director of Communitecture, a community architecture and planning firm. Recognized as a leader in the development of sustainable public places, Mark is on a mission to provide a beneficial vision for human and ecological communities.

Mark has professional training in architecture and permaculture. Drawing from this background, he is what’s called a “design activist”. How do his projects impact the development landscape of the United States? He sits down to explain…

In this episode, we go over:

• Why the history of the U.S. prioritizes real estate development over cultural development. 
• Why people’s relationships affect how local problems are solved. 
• The importance of community space in a cultural setting. 

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Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C