Parklets, Temporary Uses and Co-creation of Public Space
2024-06-14
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We invite writings, reflections, research, case studies and photo essays related to parklets, temporary uses and co-creation of public space on a global scale. We invite scholars, designers, planners, urban practitioners, artists and community organisations to make critical and innovative contributions to the understanding of meanings and practices in plural and diverse contexts and climates. We welcome critical perspectives on challenges in policy-making, overbearing bureaucracies, reduced resources for implementation and lack of institutional support in improving conditions of everyday public space.
This issue will collect both full research articles (max 8.000 words), and shorter essays, case studies and photo essays (max 3.000 words).
The best abstract proposals will be selected to be presented at the International Parklet Symposium that will take place in Bologna on 19-20 September 2024, promoted by Museo Spazio Pubblico and co-organized by John Bela (Bela Urbanism), Luisa Bravo (City Space Architecture) and Ryan Smolar (PlacemakingUS).