proposition 2

What if these aspects are also mapped and taken
in account? What if we could know both, from a
situated point of view and from a more abstract
point of view? What if we would bridge the fracture
between social and spatial perspective by changing
position and distances according to the square.
What would that do to the future of the square?
The evening spatial designers organize
for inhabitants to participate comes close to a
nightmare. The plans and maps of the future design
are ready. Printed in multiple copies and placed on
different tables in a local community center where
the participation evening takes place. Also on the
table are often post-it in various colors and thick
pens. Like the map on the Place de l’église, the plans
and maps on the tables are simplified. To make them
straightforward and easier to read. The evening
starts with a presentation on how the design is built
up and why certain choices are made. Sometimes
the spatial designers will add a historical summary.
(8) In the room, some people (most of the time there
are fewer people participating than expected) start
becoming nervous and moving around on their chairs.
They have decided, already before they entered the
room to be against the project. Confidence is low.
‘Why would we believe what they say, they never do
what they promise.’ One of the participants says.