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How Cities Can Make Space for Awe
A simple experiment turning a parking space into a parklet reveals how small changes to public spaces can spark connection, belonging, and awe.
Summary: What if even the smallest changes to our cities could transform how we feel and connect? In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we visit the site of San Francisco’s first parklet, and explore how reclaiming everyday spaces can invite people to pause, gather, and experience a sense of belonging.
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BLAINE MERKER is an urban designer and public space advocate. He leads Gehl’s…
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