Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Designing Communities

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The Design of a Community Communities are made up of parts Most people look at a community and the first thing they see are the buildings big ones small ones old and new Buildings help create a sense of place but communities do not end there SpaCEs iN PlaCEs Within and around buildings are public spaces These can include squares parks or neighborhood playgrounds These are spaces where people meet up with other people throw a ball or enjoy art or music Public spaces work well when they are well defined yet flexible to the needs of the community Planners must consider people of all ages from young children to the elderly and people of different abilities Union Square in San Francisco California has been a public space since 1850 6