PALACES FOR THE PEOPLE

Too often we take for granted and neglect our libraries, parks, markets, schools, playgrounds, gardens and communal spaces, but deca des of research now shows that these places can have an extraordinary effect on our personal and collective wellbeing. Why? Because wherever people cross paths and linger, wherever we gather informally, strike up a conversation and get to know one another, relatio nships blossom and communities emerge and where communities are strong, people are safer and healthier, crime drops and commerce t hrives, an...[Read more]