Perspectives on Public Space

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The Power of Placemaking

For the final episode of Perspectives on Public Space, Sara Ivry speaks with Nate Storring, Co-Executive Director at Project for Public Spaces, a nonprofit organization t

Dec 23 2025
32 min

Designing for Community and Climate in Los Angeles

How can we design public spaces that help people thrive and connect—with each other and with their environment? Sara Ivry speaks with Robin Mark, director of partnerships

Dec 16 2025
31 min

The Case for a Public Social Media Platform

Sara Ivry speaks with Joshua Citarella, an artist, internet culture writer, and host of Doomscroll, a video podcast exploring online culture and politics in the 21st cent

Dec 9 2025
33 min

In the Sharing Garden

Sara Ivry speaks with Dr. Dannie Ritchie, MD, MPH, a physician, public health leader, and founder of Community Health Innovation of Rhode Island, about fostering food jus

Dec 2 2025
17 min

We Descend from the River

Public spaces are often sites of commemoration of events in the nation's history. But which public is represented in and served by those spatialized celebrations? Sara Iv

Nov 25 2025
29 min

The Victory of Public Lands

Most Americans agree on the value of preserving public lands. How did the idea of public lands come about, and how can we ensure they exist in the future? Sara Ivry speak

Nov 18 2025
25 min

On the Meaning and Value of Public Spaces

What is public space? How is it produced, and why is that production important for our social and political lives? Sara Ivry speaks with Setha Low, Distinguished Professo

Nov 9 2025
30 min