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Keri Butler
President of the Municipal Art Society and former Public Design Commission veteran, experienced in preservation, public realm advocacy, and city planning issues in New York.
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Dec 28, 2025
• 50min
Episode 467: One Simple Secret for Pleasantly Populated Public Spaces
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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.
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