The English criminologist and sociologist talks about security measures in public space. He believes these are necessary but warns that they also place barriers between different types of people and can even impoverish urban experience.
The German philosopher discusses his view of public space as the place in which people seek the best solutions for the political challenges they face. He also upholds face-to-face relations in a situation where public space is fast expanding on the Internet
The Polish sociologist and philosopher reflects on the process of glocalisation (a hybrid from the words globalisation and localisation) the world is undergoing. He calls for a spirit of working together to bring into being new ways of constructing a better life.
Shirley Steinberg speaks about her concept of public space, analyses the way it is experienced by children and young people, and describes how it can be reclaimed through theatre and art in general.
The Colombian social communicator and politician speaks about public space in Medellín and the reasons behind its transformation. His favourite public space is walking through any city.
The Chilean anthropologist and historian speaks of the importance of public space and supporting it – in physical terms too – following on from the examples of Occupy Wall Street and events in Mexico.
The Catalan sociologist explains the importance of public space for a sociologist. He says that the classroom is his favourite public space because it is a place of relationship and knowledge-sharing in a constantly changing world.
The Catalan political scientist speaks of the importance of public space and of the need to see ourselves as being part of a wider environment.
The French philosopher and sociologist describes the changes undergone by public space in recent years. For him, public space is the place where political debate occurs.