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Turning a Neglected Park into a City's Favorite - Urban Revitalization through Community Effort

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Urban Planning Courses Community Engagement Courses Sustainable Cities Courses Placemaking Courses Grassroots Activism Courses

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Discover how urban revitalization advocate James Delaney transformed a forgotten 40-acre park in Johannesburg, South Africa, into a thriving public space. Learn about the power of creative placemaking, social media outreach, and volunteer mobilization in overcoming urban decay. Explore how grassroots efforts can enhance city livability, foster community safety, and bridge socio-economic divides, aligning with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Gain insights into community-driven urban regeneration and be inspired to reshape your own neighborhood through local action. This 14-minute TEDxJohannesburgSalon talk offers valuable lessons for anyone interested in urban renewal and community development.

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Turning a neglected park into a city’s favourite | James Delaney | TEDxJohannesburgSalon


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