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Fugitive Libraries
Places Journal
In what ways do libraries act as ‘instruments of social control,’ and how could they be made into instruments of restoration, reparation, or transformation?
Little Libraries in the Urban Margins
Places Journal
One of the most promising dimensions of tactical urbanism is the rise of pop-up, guerrilla, and ad-hoc libraries.
Lessons from the Front Lines of Social Design
Places Journal
A young architect recounts his experiences at Arcosanti, Rural Studio, and YouthBuild, and describes the challenges of making a real career in public interest design.
Design, Research, Impact: URBANlab at CCA
Places Journal
A profile of a design center at the California College of the Arts that works to connect academia and the city.