[Summit] Reclaiming cities

[Bresler E]

I hate to complain, but the original message had such large type for some
reason, that the lines broke up wierdly and it's very hard to read.

On 10/2/06, Anne <hennypenny at cox.net> wrote:
>
> Very interesting ideas.
>
> Does graffitti qualify as "reclaiming neighborhood (areas) for public
> use" ? Depending on where it is applied, of course.  And who decides
> what individuals may apply it?
>
> It seems there would be a fine line between anarchic chaos that could
> detract from the beauty of an urban area, and creative installations
> and activities that might enrich it.
>
> I love the history of "the commons" from England.  Little Compton RI
> has a Commons,  but I believe it's mostly Congregational church
> property --  not all, but much of it.  On the public triangle end of
> the Commons, we enjoyed annual holiday tree-lightings and carol sings
> when we lived there.
>
> Thanks for sharing this, Greg.
>
> - Anne
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