Public Space

2 articles

A public park barricaded for a commercial festival, with residents observing from afar, highlighting the loss of community access and the privatization of green space.

Festival commercialization erodes community identity, exacerbates inequality.

In London's Brockwell Park, residents faced a stark reality: public access to their green space was restricted for 37 days, not the 28 days councils claimed, all thanks to commercial music festivals.

Sophie Nguyen·May 12, 2026

Construction begins on College Square Plaza redevelopment, with a mix of old and new architecture visible, and concerned citizens observing the project.

Neighborhoods

College Square Plaza's $7M Redevelopment Faces Gentrification Hurdles

A $7 million urban redevelopment project in Athens is being funded not by general taxes, but by a portion of the city's parking revenue.

Derek Molina·May 6, 2026