Keri Butler

Keri Butler, President of the Municipal Art Society and expert in city planning, shares her insights on enhancing public spaces. She discusses William H. Whyte's influential film, highlighting key design principles like movable chairs and triangulation that foster interaction. Keri also critiques hostile architecture and emphasizes the need for community engagement in urban planning. With thoughts on revitalizing underused spaces and the balance of planning versus organic use, she paints a vision for livelier, more inclusive public realms.