The research highlights specific projects that have successfully reclaimed the "Public Chance."
While “The Public Chance” is optimistic, critical urbanists note risks: green gentrification, displacement of informal vendors, and exclusion through design (e.g., hostile architecture). A robust version of this new landscape must include anti-displacement covenants, universal accessibility, and participatory budgeting. “Smanjen” should not reduce diversity but reduce barriers.
💡 The "Public Chance" isn't just about building parks; it's about seizing every opportunity—roofs, alleys, and transit corridors—to create a more human-centric city.
