Explore how public space contributes to a community’s health with our “Back to School Reading List”

School is in session and we’re getting in the spirit with our own Back to School reading list. The articles below explore public space and the ways that design encourages (or discourages) human behavior, mental health, pedestrian safety, and gender equality. Check them out, and join us on September 15 for a light breakfast and moderated conversation.

1. The End of Walking
Aeon Magazine

2. How to Support Mental Health Through Urban Planning
CityLab

3. The debate: Is hostile architecture designing people — and nature — out of cities?
CNN

4. If You Want Nice People, Make Nice Places
CityLab

5. Gender sensitive public space? Placemaking and spatial justice through the perspective of gender
URBACT