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Opinion: our city needs more free public events

Shared spaces build neighbours, not just crowds.

An empty park bench at dusk
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I have watched this debate for years, and the same arguments keep coming back.

The fix is not complicated. It needs patience, a small budget and someone willing to own it.

If we get this right, the people who benefit most will be the ones we hear from least.

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