On March 24th, the entire URBOTECA Fellowship team gathered for their third meeting at CINETic UNATC. It was a day brimming with insights, collaboration, and fresh ideas that inspired all of us.
The fellows took the stage with detailed presentations of the public places and spaces that caught their attention during their urban explorations, focusing on the so-called "third places" in the areas hosted by the project hosts.
Highlight of the Meeting
The highlight of the meeting was the online participation of Emilio Da Cruz Brandao, a special guest from the CoNECT project consortium. He shared valuable insights on the application of storytelling in urban studies. How can stories influence the perception of urban spaces and encourage community participation in urbanization processes?
Knowledge Sharing and Discussions
Following this, the fellows were introduced to relevant knowledge about the essence of urbanism, sources of power in society, and how it operates. Have you ever thought about the power that shapes our public spaces and places? The discussion also proposed studying the crucial role of relevant actors for the "third place," using social network theory and game theory as tools for analyzing actors and proximate communities.
Next Challenge
By the next group meeting on April 7th, the fellows have a new challenge: to list and analyze the actors for each case study.
Reflect with us: What does a "third place" mean for your community? How can urbanism transform the story of the places we cherish?
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey in exploring the dynamics of urban spaces and community involvement.
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