COMMONS SPACES
:: master thesis
2018
_service design/research
Seven experiments around the urban space of Nørrebro Station (Copenhagen)
Today, the appeal of public spaces is often measured in terms of physical development. Those who plan and decide over these spaces—politicians, developers, architects, and urban planners—rarely know how the social structure of a city will evolve, or which values and cultural assets will shape its future. The people who actually use these spaces are often excluded—or included too late—from the decision-making process. Local actors should have ownership of urban spaces, participate in shaping their futures, and collectively create alternatives for the development of common urban areas.
Rethinking how we share and engage with urban space is crucial. This is why the concept of Common Spaces is emerging: places that are open, adaptable, community-driven, and inclusive. The focus must shift from the mere consumption of public spaces—given to people—to the production of common spaces—claimed and shaped by people themselves.
Master’s Thesis, 2018
Co-authors: Giulia D’Ettole & Drude Emilie Holm Ehn
Collaboration with Medborgerne
Copenhagen (D)