Around the World in 40 Places

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August 14, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap. - Ani DiFranco - Around the World in 40 Places Every community needs a commons where people can gather as friends, neighbors and citizens. This can be a grand public square, a humble Main Street or a vacant lot with a few handmade benches where locals sit down for conversation. Or even a bridge, beach or bus station. Project for Public Spaces, a New York-based group compiled a comprehensive catalog of more than 600 of the best public spaces around the world. Here is a selection of some of the most inspiring, many of them very modest and in surprisingly humble locations. { read more } Be The Change What is your favorite "public space" in the world? Share your answer with other readers here. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Simple Philosophy of the World's Oldest Man Homeless Man with 'Golden Voice' Where Children Sleep: A Poignant Photo Series See Yourself in Six Billion Others When a Homeless Man Used Twitter Bill Clinton Starts a Vegan Revolution! What I've Learned About Learning The Dumpster DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 118,844 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More