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@Jay_Pitter: Privileged majority rule as (romanticized) democracy is dangerous in this moment when that majority are relatively safe and it is the equity seeking minorities that are ever-more vulnerable. #DemocracyDialogues
Equity-seeking groups are no longer asking to be invited, merely belonging, to a certain mainstream table. We are shaping public spaces and conversations. We don't need a co-sign to do what we need to do! @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
"I speak power to power" there are different kinds of power. Enacting community power in the face of institutional/state power. @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
Important to highlight that usual cause for celebration around mainstream taking-over space, chalk, setting up muskoka chairs, etc placemaking comes with great risk and is frequently criminalized and dangerous for marginalized communities. @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
Hyper visibility of vulnerable people at least means we no longer have to prove to mainstream that urban vulnerability exists. Now, at least the ability to jump right to being outraged and get to work that needs to be done! @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
People are more than ever yelling about their individual rights and comfort as democracy being shouted a top of literal bodies.
It is heartbreaking. We need to reframe this conversation and get everyone in check. @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
It is heartbreaking. We need to reframe this conversation and get everyone in check. @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
On park crowding and issues about parks, streets, staying home we are seeing during covid-19: These aren't spatial issues! They are socio-spatial! @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
These kinds of "unhealthy spatial entitlements" often come with lack of empathy and cooperation for others.
We don't just need more space, we need more social responsibility around those spaces. @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
We don't just need more space, we need more social responsibility around those spaces. @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
"Equity" and "diversity" are not only being used "widely." They are being used "wildly." Often by privileged groups without consideration or comprehension of actual equity seeking groups. @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
Call to action: Those who define themselves is social terms, make the connection spatial (usually the territory claimed by professions & institutions): You are a city-building, a planner, placemaker, an urbanist. Call yourself that! Take up space. @Jay_Pitter #democracydialogues
Thank you, sincerely @Jay_Pitter for sharing your knowledge and passion (I hope I have done it justice in this thread and can help to bring more folk into this important conversation). Thanks, also @RUEngageX #democracydialogues.
