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TED Radio Hour
The Public Commons: Building public spaces that actually serve the public
Apr 26, 2024
Community organizer, researcher, Wikipedia founders, and artist discuss creating inclusive public spaces, digital connectivity, participatory budgeting, and Wikipedia's role in the Arab Spring.
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- Community engagement transforms neglected spaces into vibrant public venues, sparking discussions on local issues and regeneration.
- Maintaining neutrality and openness in platforms like Wikipedia fosters diverse knowledge sharing and collaborative information exchange.
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Creating Community-Driven Public Spaces
Matthew Mazada works with communities worldwide to repurpose abandoned spaces, addressing unique challenges through community-designed public spaces. He transforms abandoned buildings into open-air theaters, anaerobic digesters, and movie theaters to engage conversations around local issues like regeneration, cultural identity, and climate change. By involving communities in the design process, Mazada's projects ignite dialogue, collective dreaming, and positive transformation within neighborhoods.
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