https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s Please share pictures, thoughts, sketches of places and landscapes where you think democratic values are threatened en-us 2022-03-24 15:54:50 UTC 2022-03-30 17:15:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/196203919/936c4c3db8629b9499569534ec9931f5/LED2LEAP_logo_WIKI.jpg ellenfetzer https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2112183195 Asphalt and cars are occupying valuable public space, and do not even pay for it...how might we arrive at more space for the living?]]> 2022-03-24 16:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2112183195 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2114905811 re-establish the relationship between urban space and green space. In this case, the excessive asphalting and the lack of spatial organization make it impossible to use the garden]]> 2022-03-26 15:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2114905811 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2119630192 An overbuilt city with no quality of life. No green and grey balance.]]> 2022-03-29 15:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2119630192 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120034503 St. Mark's Square, Zagreb; following the attack (October 2020.) the police fenced off square. As of 2022, the square and St. Mark's Church remain closed. It is the centre of Zagreb's historic district Gornji Grad, so its closure inconveniences tourists, workers and residents.]]> 2022-03-29 19:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120034503 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120074153 Public spaces which are constantly used at later hours, or at night are not illuminated sufficiently or not illuminated at all. That kind of space is susceptible to the development of delinquent behaviors and decreases the safety of the users of that space (dog walkers, night shift workers, etc.).]]> 2022-03-29 19:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120074153 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120140014 Bologna, instead of having a piazza in front of many churches there are parking lots. ]]> 2022-03-29 20:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120140014 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120149814 Bologna, after the collection of trash the streets are full with remains. 
Also, most dog owners let their dogs have their excrements all around the portici. ]]> 2022-03-29 20:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120149814 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120179441 The Swedish government recently gave permission for Beowulf Mining to start the construction of an iron mine in Gállok, northern Sweden. The mine will remove heaps of land from Samis, Swedens indigenous people, and make permanent damage on the landscape. In addition to all of this the mine will only create jobs temporarily, the iron is according to experts supposed to be of "mediocre quality" and only a fraction of the profits will go back to the Swedish government. Iron is also a non-vital mineral for a greener future. Sweden has a protective law roughly translated to "indigenous rights" which is supposed to protect the culture and interests of indigenous people, but recent events makes it clear that its weight is very low.]]> 2022-03-29 20:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120179441 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120254905 In order to develop and build more roads and bridges for the city, the government has agreed to cut down 258 old trees with the age of up to decades. After cutting/ removing all the green from the road, only gray concrete and intense sunlight remain. The people of the city sometimes accidentally find it strange when passing through this road because of the lack of shade, or they feel emotional and pity for the trees, or for the treatment of the city landscape.]]> 2022-03-29 22:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120254905 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120777046 Large grass lanwn in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok used to be a public space for everyone and for all kind of activities. After the coronation of King Rama 10. This grass lanwn  was fenced and the area was used for the royal ceremony puposes only. ]]> 2022-03-30 05:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120777046 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120883848 The never-ending battle of waterfalls or electricity in Iceland. When will we have enough electricity? ]]> 2022-03-30 06:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120883848 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120967483 There are quite a lot of parks and green places in St. Petersburg, but the infrastructure for people with disabilities is not developed, and there are very few specialized places for walking dogs. It is also necessary to create special zones for BBQ.]]> 2022-03-30 07:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120967483 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120974394 Budapest, Ördög-orom
Usually regulations ar enot enough: the boundaries of the natural protected areas are not that clear, from year to year more family houses appear.]]> 2022-03-30 07:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120974394 dinojozic https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120975428 Illegal construction is one of the largest problems in the post-Dayton Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since it is easier to build illegally and then go through the legalization process (it is never sanctioned) than getting all the permits to build legally, people build whatever they want and where ever they can, especially the investors that want to exploit the land and ith ritches to the maximum. This problem implieas other problems, like air polution in the cities, traffic issues, waste disposal issues, and unscrupulous usurpation of natural landscapes in protected areas.]]> 2022-03-30 07:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120975428 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120978787 In México is very common to see this type of landscapes because the inequality that the country experience is very notorious in all aspects.]]> 2022-03-30 07:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120978787 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120993044 2022-03-30 07:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2120993044 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121055391 Bologna, in front of many churches there are parking lots instead of piazzas]]> 2022-03-30 08:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121055391 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121072200 The new central station of Stuttgart (called Stuttgart 21) is highly controversial. For building it old trees in the castle garden and parts of the old main station building that stood under monument protection where torn away.  In 2011 the public voted about the maintenance of the state financing. By crossing "no" you voted against the change of law and thereby for the project, what lead to further discussions and displeasure. There are many problems and doubts about the type of soil, the tilt of the platform and the actual performance of the train station. The predict costs started at around 3 billion euros and are currently estimated at 8,2 billion euros. There're still regular demonstrations against the project. ]]> 2022-03-30 08:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121072200 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121093389 Asphalt surfaces, no infiltration. Makes our landscapes less green, warmer, built for the life with cars and challenges of climate change will be a big problem when we gets floods. For we do we built the city landscape?]]> 2022-03-30 09:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121093389 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121109682 The financialization of housing globally has meant that tenants have an ever larger percentage of their wages being captured by their landlord. People are displaced, and landlords/developers/homeowners accumulate political power that they use to oppose policies and land use decisions that would otherwise benefit people. Tenants movements and collective action rise in response.]]> 2022-03-30 09:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121109682 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121157285 Climate change is accelerating and everybody should use sustainable means of transport. Florence would be perfect for bikes, if only there were more cycle paths and less car parks.]]> 2022-03-30 09:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121157285 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121180176 Many modern park landscapes will have triangular elements.  But these triangular elements (such as planting pools, landscape walls) are so sharp that people will feel psychological pressure and feel unsafe.]]> 2022-03-30 10:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121180176 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121193956 The present problem of landscape in the peri-urban areas - rapidly urbanising w/o no clear policies safeguarding the nature and cultural values.]]> 2022-03-30 10:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121193956 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121214076 Modern style landscape elements, which conflict with the ancient city wall in the background. As the landscape directly in front of the ancient buildings, modern design techniques can be used, but should not be abused. As in the design scheme of the Louvre in France, the triangular glass building and the surrounding historical buildings do not conflict.]]> 2022-03-30 10:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121214076 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121220902 The municipality of Temerna set up a children's playground in a free green space, but the playground was destroyed by the delinquents, and after a few years the neighborhood decided to reconstruct the playground itself and make it functional again.]]> 2022-03-30 10:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121220902 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121263410 This is an example of a wild beach near the city center in Novi Sad, Serbia. The beach is surrounded by natural-potential vegetation and has open views of the bridges and Petrovaradin Fortress. At certain times of the year, the beach is under water, but when the river recedes, it becomes a gathering place for users. People bring all the equipment with them, sunbathe and bathe, take the dogs for a walk, and during the evening light a fire and enjoy the natural environment. Although it is not planned and does not have any original function, this is an indication that people themselves have given a function to the space and opportunities for various activities. So over the years, this beach has become a famous place to enjoy out of the reach of noise and traffic, even though it is located in the city.]]> 2022-03-30 11:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121263410 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121281568 Norra Lunsen is a nature reserve that is a part of massive system of forests in eastern Uppsala. It is basically organised paths for hikers with some amenities like a cabin and a designated place to make a campfire. There is also a parking lot as well as a bus stop nearby which is all well and good, but the bus in question doesn't stop there on weekends, which of course is an opportune time for outdoorsy people. The second problematic thing is car-related - if you don't have one you might have a tough time getting there, I am not just talking about the distance but the obstacle that is the motor road of 255 that offers no pedestrian crossing, at least not offically. You will just have to cross very carefully which is less than ideal for so many reasons, namely less able-bodied people than average will have great difficulty getting there, families with small children and dogs... At the end of the day, people are discouraged from interacting with nature, which is just not right.]]> 2022-03-30 11:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121281568 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121324934 Old forest and nature with big recreational and ecological values is cut down close to the city to make place for new housing. This has led to a lot of protests in the neighborhood from people that want to protect the forest. This example is from Blodstensskogen, a small forest close to the city Uppsala in Sweden. Who has the right to decide what happens to these areas?]]> 2022-03-30 12:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121324934 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121382883 2022-03-30 12:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121382883 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121392751 The excess of residency and shopping centers, but the lack of of social areas, squares and green areas. ]]> 2022-03-30 12:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121392751 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121406741 The unsuitable construction of water blocks in Iran results in drying main rivers. 

]]> 2022-03-30 12:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121406741 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121416961 Many of the historic Black and ethnic neighborhoods of Washington, DC are seeing an increase of high income, capital rich families that are slowly displacing many of the historic residents. How can the landscape become a vessel to address equity and diversity, while also constructing the city of the future?]]> 2022-03-30 12:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121416961 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121418648 A high-rise neighbourhood is much more large scale and therefore more unsafe and public, than a neighbourhood  with low rise apartment buildings and small communal courtyards. The home ends at the door instead of feeling connected to the courtyard. ]]> 2022-03-30 12:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121418648 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121457450 For which people do we create public spaces, often I see, exclusive design in parks, where bench for an example where you cant lay down]]> 2022-03-30 13:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121457450 https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121467206 There is a place near Isafan,Iran. the place is pure nature but people do not care about the cons]]> 2022-03-30 13:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ellenfetzer/sy6ne6vb1rni582s/wish/2121467206