Mark Lakeman, founder of The City Repair Project and design director at Communitecture, dives into how sustainable urban design can combat isolation. He discusses the transformation from traditional design to community-focused spaces. Lakeman critiques American neighborhoods' restrictive layouts, likening them to prisons, and showcases innovative projects that promote social engagement, like communal gardens and toy libraries. He emphasizes the importance of grassroots initiatives, community involvement, and place-based decision-making in fostering connectedness and revitalizing neighborhoods.
