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5th Aug '24 - 11th Aug '24

Pulse of Public Space Week #9

This week, we explore how “Nature Everywhere Is Making Sure Kids in 100 Cities Have More Equitable Access to Nature,” promoting nature equity for children across urban areas. Our featured Journal of Public Spaces publication dives into global perspectives on public space design. The visual of the week highlights a collection of free resources supporting better public space implementation. Lastly, our case study looks at South Carolina's Falls Park in the Reedy, a stunning example of urban revitalization.

Sunjana S Thirumala

Founder

ARTICLE

Nature Everywhere Is Making Sure Kids in 100 Cities Have More Equitable Access to Nature

PUBLICATION

Journal of Public Spaces

VISUAL

Collection of free resources to support better public spaces implementation.

PUBLIC SPACE

South Carolina's Falls Park on the Reedy

FEATURE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

Nature Everywhere Is Making Sure Kids in 100 Cities Have More Equitable Access to Nature

By

Cinnamon Janzer

This article highlights The Nature Everywhere Communities initiative is dedicated to improving public school playspaces and expanding greenspaces, with a strong emphasis on nature-based learning. By utilizing the Playspace Inequity Prioritization Index (PIPI), the program takes a data-driven approach to identify and address gaps in equitable access to outdoor spaces. This initiative not only integrates social and emotional factors into its strategy but also aims for long-term impact by fostering healthier, more supportive environments for children. In states like Michigan, the program is making significant strides in ensuring that all children, particularly in underserved areas, have equitable access to the benefits of nature.

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"Very early on, Austin took the step of drawing what we call equity maps and using geographic information systems to show where children had less access to nature [to] create priorities,"

Read the full article here

FEATURE PUBLICATION OF THE WEEK

Journal of Public Spaces

Published by

UN Habitat

The first issue of the Journal of Public Space (Volume 1, Issue 1, 2016) introduces a unique, interdisciplinary, open-access journal dedicated entirely to public spaces. It aims to foster global discourse on public space by providing a platform that is inclusive, accessible, and free, emphasizing the importance of public space as a common good and a fundamental human right. The journal seeks to expand current scholarship by including voices from underrepresented regions and disciplines, challenging the predominantly Western-centric narratives in urban studies. Through diverse contributions, it explores the evolving role of public spaces in promoting social interaction, democracy, and civic engagement across different cultures and contexts.

Know more about this publication

FEATURE VISUAL (That caught our eye!)

Collection of free resources to support better public spaces implementation.

NSW Public Spaces Toolkit

FEATURE PUBLIC SPACES

South Carolina's Falls Park on the Reedy

The transformation of a forgotten waterfall and river valley into an urban oasis and centerpiece for the city.

Read more about the project

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Pops #9

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5th Aug '24 - 11th Aug '24

Pulse of Public Space Week #9

This week, we explore how “Nature Everywhere Is Making Sure Kids in 100 Cities Have More Equitable Access to Nature,” promoting nature equity for children across urban areas. Our featured Journal of Public Spaces publication dives into global perspectives on public space design. The visual of the week highlights a collection of free resources supporting better public space implementation. Lastly, our case study looks at South Carolina's Falls Park in the Reedy, a stunning example of urban revitalization.

Sunjana S Thirumala

Founder

ARTICLE

Nature Everywhere Is Making Sure Kids in 100 Cities Have More Equitable Access to Nature

PUBLICATION

Journal of Public Spaces

VISUAL

Collection of free resources to support better public spaces implementation.

PUBLIC SPACE

South Carolina's Falls Park on the Reedy

FEATURE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

Nature Everywhere Is Making Sure Kids in 100 Cities Have More Equitable Access to Nature

By

Cinnamon Janzer

Cinnamon Janzer

This week, we explore how “Nature Everywhere Is Making Sure Kids in 100 Cities Have More Equitable Access to Nature,” promoting nature equity for children across urban areas. Our featured Journal of Public Spaces publication dives into global perspectives on public space design. The visual of the week highlights a collection of free resources supporting better public space implementation. Lastly, our case study looks at South Carolina's Falls Park in the Reedy, a stunning example of urban revitalization.

"Very early on, Austin took the step of drawing what we call equity maps and using geographic information systems to show where children had less access to nature [to] create priorities,"

Read full article Here

FEATURE
PUBLICATION OF
THE WEEK

Journal of Public Spaces

UN Habitat

The first issue of the Journal of Public Space (Volume 1, Issue 1, 2016) introduces a unique, interdisciplinary, open-access journal dedicated entirely to public spaces. It aims to foster global discourse on public space by providing a platform that is inclusive, accessible, and free, emphasizing the importance of public space as a common good and a fundamental human right. The journal seeks to expand current scholarship by including voices from underrepresented regions and disciplines, challenging the predominantly Western-centric narratives in urban studies. Through diverse contributions, it explores the evolving role of public spaces in promoting social interaction, democracy, and civic engagement across different cultures and contexts.

Know more about this publication

FEATURE VISUAL (That caught our eye!)

Collection of free resources to support better public spaces implementation.

NSW Public Spaces Toolkit

FEATURE PUBLIC SPACE

South Carolina's Falls Park on the Reedy

The transformation of a forgotten waterfall and river valley into an urban oasis and centerpiece for the city.

Read more about the project

More in Public Spaces