GGRC13H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Exponential Growth, Commodification, Traffic Calming
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See kohn p8 for the messiness of defining the term public". Privatization of public space can happen through a diversity of processes including (but not restricted to): the creation of bias (business improvement associations) , park. Associations, homeowners associations etc. who can have great power to shape particular neighbourhoods. People that are public citizens: the encroachment of signs, business activities on public space. Wednesday, january-27-16: the private sale of public parks & roads etc . Kohn argues that public life is being undermined by the growing phenomenon of the. In her view, the question about whether or not we live in a vibrant, healthy democracy is ultimately a question about the spaces that we have (or don"t have) to participate in democratic life. It illustrates the political impact of the privatization of public space. Expressing your opinion in public to starnagers. They go just to talk to other about the big issues.
