The American Journal of Public Health recently published a study (field action report) featuring Metamedia collaborator, Mark Lakeman of City Repair Project.
"The Intersection of Urban Planning, Art, and Public Health: The Sunnyside Piazza."
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A Quote from the Abstract:
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"...In an attempt to invigorate neighborhood stewardship, the community organized and created a public gathering place; together, they painted a gigantic sunflower in the middle of an intersection and installed several interactive art features. As a result of these collective actions of "place-making," social capital has increased, thus revitalizing the community, and expanded social networks among residents have stimulated a sense of well-being..."
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Jan C. Semenza [6], PhD, MPH, MS
School of Community Health [7],
College of Urban and Public Affairs [8], Portland State University, Oregon
View: Abstract [9] | Full Text [10] | Figures Only [11] | Download: PDF [12]
