Pops #10
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12th Aug '24 - 18th Aug 2024
Pulse of Public Spaces Week #10
This week, we explore the transformative power of public spaces! Our article, “Public Pools as Public Spaces: The Role of Swimming and Bathing in Cities,” delves into how water spaces shape urban life. The Case Studies: Ideas for Creating Places That Feel Safer for Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People publication offers valuable insights into inclusive design. Our visual of the week asks, “Who really owns public space?” and we examine Mexico City's Zócalo, a historic public square, in our case study.
Sunjana S Thirumala
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ARTICLE
"Public Pools as Public Spaces: The Role of Swimming and Bathing in Cities"
PUBLICATION
Case Studies: Ideas for creating places that feel safer for women, girls and gender diverse people
VISUAL
Who really owns public space?
PUBLIC SPACE
Mexico City's Zocalo, a Public Square
FEATURE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
"Public Pools as Public Spaces: The Role of Swimming and Bathing in Cities"
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This week, we explore the transformative power of public spaces! Our article, “Public Pools as Public Spaces: The Role of Swimming and Bathing in Cities,” delves into how water spaces shape urban life. The Case Studies: Ideas for Creating Places That Feel Safer for Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People publication offers valuable insights into inclusive design. Our visual of the week asks, “Who really owns public space?” and we examine Mexico City's Zócalo, a historic public square, in our case study.
Public pools are one of the few truly egalitarian public spaces left, where social status is largely stripped away, and the focus is on the shared experience of swimming and bathing.
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FEATURE
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PUBLICATION OF
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Case Studies: Ideas for creating places that feel safer for women, girls and gender diverse people
NSW
Where in the world would safe spaces for women, children and gender diverse people not benefit society? The issues with implementing such spaces exist predominantly in changing mindsets, not in the difficulty of implementation.
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FEATURE PUBLIC SPACE
Mexico City's Zocalo, a Public Square
The Zócalo in Mexico City, officially known as Plaza de la Constitución, is one of the largest and most significant public squares in the world. It has been a central part of Mexico's history, serving as a site for major political, social, and cultural events since the Aztec era. Historically, it has been a place of power and contention, hosting everything from royal proclamations to mass protests. Today, the Zócalo is a symbol of national identity, a vibrant public space that embodies Mexico's complex history and cultural heritage.
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