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The Public Commons: Building public spaces that actually serve the public

TED Radio Hour

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Building Community through Shared Experiences

Transforming downtown into a movie set with townspeople as actors generated interest and made locals reflect on writing the next chapter of Lyons. This initiative led to movie screenings, public events, international musicians, and a thriving low-budget film community, attracting global attention. Utilizing the built environment to address community issues, custom projects foster ownership and unity. Shared experiences in these spaces can reshape perspectives on home, community, and the world. The essence lies in people coming together to dream collectively, as demonstrated by artist Matthew Mizata's work.

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