Some of them are similar to the questions the Professor posted a few days ago.
Please think about these as we move forward.
Thanks!
1) What is the social process of commoning that would take place through the design?
- Who would use it?
- How do they use it to collaborate or work together?
- What kind of relationships would be created to enrich public life?
2) How would the design be sustained?
- Does it require financial input or significant amounts of unpaid labor(volunteering)?
- How would it keep its community of commoners engaged and involved in its upkeep?
- Who would have ownership of it?
3) What kind of social, cultural, or material value would it create for the commoners that use it and how would it be ensured that the value it creates stays in their hands and is not capitalized upon?
- What do the people gain from utilizing the commons?
- Are they personal or community based benefits? Or both?
- How can we ensure it will be a grassroots design and not top-down?
Take a gander at the Tragedy of the Commons (Bos and Bender will want you to read this eventually anyways).
Thank you Jamie. This is a core discussion and this project is a perfect test case.
ReplyDeleteWhat if the commons is something that we can create with these containers? With the possibility to have fresh grown food and a bike shop, this could turn into a destination for bicyclists on the trail. One example I can think of that is similar is the Sanlando Trail. The trailhead is in Altamonte and when you get to Lake Mary there is a Panera right on the trail.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what we are aiming for! Creating a commons requires lots of activity and participation. Having more than one funtion in close proximity creates that type of atmosphere. Definitely think about the bike/garden components relationship to each other as well as within the community itself.
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