Since launching the #whOWNSpace collaboration we have been busy putting a lens to the confusing and often conflicting rules governing public space.

I wanted to highlight our latest effort - a closer look at a network of open spaces in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We are forming a larger group of designers, lawyers and politicians, journalists, and other concerned citizens to argue for a BLACKBELT - a network of open and public spaces for COMMUNITY engagement, organizing, and action. BLACKBELTS are for the active use of the city.

Make sure to check out the time-lapse video below and Join Us in this effort - we will need more collaborators as we plan and execute BLACKBELT actions (add #GRNPNT to your name)

video of #whOWNSpace #GRNPNT

Thanks to Javier for announcing #whOWNSpace here in the 'nect on Friday. I wanted to reiterate the call for people to join and participate. We hope that #whOWNSpace will serve as a way for like-minded art, design, architecture, activist, etc... groups to talk about and take action on the open and... View full entry

The following statements were read at the Friends Center and at Occupy Philly in Philadelphia's City Hall grounds on Monday, October 10, 2011, in conjunction with the 2011 Design in Action conference. Also on DSGN AGNC Download as PDFA Call to Action for the Rights of the Neighborhoods  "It... View full entry

Teddy Cruz, the signees to this call of action, designers, architects, urbanists, and activists recite the Call to Action for the Rights of the Neighborhoods at Occupy Philly.

archinect: I missed you. It has been about 2 years since my last school blog post and I have so much to talk to you about. Since we last chatted I have been working with a variety of people and places, but have mostly been focused on: -Leading a special project for Architecture 2030, more coming... View full entry