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Abandoning the Monumental and Seeking the Serendipitous

Sophie Watson

Open Research Online - ORO (The Open University)

Urban Farm DB summary

This article advocates for diverse cities where individuals can interact despite their differences within public spaces. It posits that these spaces are not the grand, planned areas created by urban planners, but rather marginal, unseen, and often unplanned locations. Examples provided include street markets, city farms, allotments, and abandoned land adjacent to railways.