Why We Need Tree-Guard Benches
Tree-guard benches are powerful connectors - they connect the private and public realms and they connect people with nature. We need more of them in our cities, not fewer.
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“Benches are artifacts, the purpose of which is to punctuate architectural photos. They are not so good for seating. There are too few of them; they are too small; they are often isolated from other benches or whatever action there is on the plaza.” — William H. Whyte, The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces
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Sitting Everywhere: The VITAL Framework for Public Seating
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A Seat at the Table: How Dining Sheds are Essential for Accessibility and Inclusivity
The removal and restriction of NYC's dining sheds has made the city less accessible and less inclusive. We need to bring them back.
14 Reasons Why Cities Everywhere Need Outdoor Dining Sheds
Dining sheds are an important component of vibrant public life and NYC, as well as cities all around the world, would greatly benefit from having them.
Paris: A City Where Social Life Thrives
Paris - What a city made for Social Life Looks like. Paris invites us to express ourselves openly and honestly in public spaces.
The Corner Bench
In an era where social isolation underlies so many of our society's challenges, a simple bench can draw us outside of our private lives, enabling us to gather and connect.