I did not go, my intended lecture (by @markkirby.bsky.social on the architectural history of early Methodism) had a stronger pull, but I might make the next one. Website seems interesting!
Genuine question because I don’t know how these things work - are these types of things open to anyone? Because hot damn that is so cool and it must be amazing to live somewhere you can do that. I don’t think that’s a thing anywhere near me
not always, but often! Some are university members only, and most generally assume that most attendees will be university members, but it is a very rare blue moon that I ever get asked for proof of affiliation. The hardest part is figuring out what’s on, honestly
there’s no like central database of what’s happening when and where, you just have to know who to email to get on various servers and lists and watch out for posters. but yeah it’s great honestly
Was it interesting? The website looks like it might have been.
We don't have "housing projects" where I live, but they don't seem like they were designed with community in mind.
Well I didn’t actually go, I went to my intended lecture, but also yes you absolutely have housing projects wherever it is you live, they just may be better designed or called something different. housing for low income and precarious people
I meant the huge blocks that are in some places. Our social housing is more integrated in smaller buildings. Whether that is by design or circumstance, I don't know.
i think that's to do with what the standard, 'normal' housing is like in different regions. big tower blocks are common across europe, regardless of price/affordability! whereas north america, outside of large cities, tends to favour single home structures or small sets of flats.
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We don't have "housing projects" where I live, but they don't seem like they were designed with community in mind.
And i have no idea what they do
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