I think way too often when we hear the word “play” we think just about children. And it is true, children like to play, but… don’t we all? As we grow up, we forget how relieving a laugh feels and how liberating playing can be. While there are responsibilities to adult life, as adults we are also burdened by societal superstructures and stereotypes: we cannot cross the pedestrian crossing jumping from white stripe to white stripe with only one foot, we cannot pretend to follow an imaginary...

Think about the last time you exercised outside. Maybe it was a refreshing jog through a park, a spontaneous football match with friends, or a calming yoga session in a quiet green space. What made that experience enjoyable? Was it the fresh air, the openness of the space, or the simple fact of feeling your body move around free? Public spaces play a huge role in shaping how we move, exercise, and connect with others through sports, and often it’s the little things—like shade, privacy, or a...

AI in Design and Participation at the Municipality of Amsterdam Last Thursday, September 12th,, we had the opportunity to present our Good Public Space at an internal event hosted by the Municipality of Amsterdam , which focused on the state of the art of Artificial Intelligence in the design and participation process. The event showcased various initiatives by the municipality, aimed at harnessing AI in an ethical, sustainable, and human-centric manner. Presentations also featured the...