Spaces of Activism – Physical and Social Thrombogenesis

Abstract

Some recent urban transformation projects as a consequence of social activism show that society has the power to specify the problems generate solutions for them and heal its environment for a sustainable future. They also propose different type of public experience in terms of participation, activity and production. These transformation projects come forward as a subject of research for raised consciousness, triggering activism and transformative public sphere they foster. Furthermore, social activism, resulting in transformation projects, changes the city structure and contributes to physical conditions. Many left-over plots and buildings are turned into lively portions of public scene. These potentials are mainly brought forward by the activist initiatives. Spatial needs, responsibility and sensitivity for the city propose spatial transformation and lead to urban developments. Last but not least, this type of public space contributes to productivity, identity and improvement of neglected part of the society. It does not only allow participation and bring different groups together, but also encourages self-exploration and personal transformation. Overall, concept of social activism proposes possible organizational formations and spatial ideas for transformative public spheres.