The experience highlighted a disturbing societal norm where women’s assertiveness is frowned upon, reinforcing the expectation for women to remain polite and accommodating despite intrusive behavior.
Instead of a singular large-scale intervention, the masterplan overlays new structures onto the existing urban grain, preserving heritage while promoting commercial and cultural activities.
I am glad to see Gilroy taking a proactive approach to community building through its downtown food truck pilot program. Encouraging food trucks not only revitalizes public spaces by offering citizens a casual place to hang out, but it also supports local entrepreneurs and provides affordable dining options.
In the city that never sleeps, we envisioned a haven where visual storytellers could converge, connect and be seen. Now more than ever, it's crucial that we provide a platform for these narratives to unfold.
"Fencing off huge sections of the park and renting them out for weeks at a time, generating huge profits for private equity firms, undermines the very purpose of the park as a public space."