Category: public space

Living with Imagination in the Suburbs

Posted on by Jono Ingram in community, Placemaking, public space

Walking through the playground, you could see what it once was. Several small play shelters have signs above them — "Bakery", "Mechanic", "Hairy Bug Hairdresser". There is a soft-fall road weaving it's way through the playground, connecting each of the "stores". A long bridge creates the main structure of the play equipment, with tunnels and … Continue reading Living with Imagination in the Suburbs →

Making Public Space a Community Asset

Posted on by Jono Ingram in Placemaking, public space, Social Enterprise

The sun was starting to dip low in the sky as another warm, autumn day began to cool. A small piece of seasoned hardwood crackled in the fire as smoke rose slowly over the rooftops around us. The gentle sound of acoustic guitar could just be heard among the chatter of friends, both old and … Continue reading Making Public Space a Community Asset →