Cities Should Allow People to Shine


"For me, practically the whole city is uncomfortable, and it's a problem". Image © Espacios Oscuros

"For me, practically the whole city is uncomfortable, and it's a problem". Image © Espacios Oscuros

Feeling free and safe in the city. How many times have we felt fully free when walking through our neighbourhood, when returning home, when sitting in the park? Some urban spaces give us more autonomy than others. Some areas seem more comfortable and calm. But, to keep that calm, to what extent do we express ourselves and to what extent do we hold back? What safeguards do we take to feel as good as possible when inhabiting our environment?

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