Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People 198.ENG. Why Public Space Matters - Setha Low
May 9, 2021
Setha Low, Director of the Public Space Research Group, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on social justice and public space. She reflects on her unconventional career path and the intersection of design and social sciences. Low emphasizes the importance of public spaces for health and well-being, challenges the concept of smart public spaces, and emphasizes the need for socially just public spaces. She also explores the significance of public spaces as infrastructure for societal well-being and urges listeners to contribute to their local public spaces.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on COVID-19 and its Impact on Social Justice and Public Space
01:45 • 2min
From Archaeology to Medical Anthropology
03:21 • 8min
Exploring the Intersection of Design and Social Sciences
11:37 • 13min
The Significance of Public Spaces
24:34 • 20min
Smart Public Spaces: Profit vs Ecological Benefit
44:56 • 9min
Challenges in Writing and the Importance of Socially Just Public Spaces
54:17 • 3min
The Importance of Public Spaces
57:20 • 3min