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As Tulsans working to develop integrated, public spaces throughout the city, this TED talk inspires us to continue working toward building a more cohesive community. Amanda Burden, former chief planner of New York City, goes in depth about how public spaces make cities work.

http://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_burden_how_public_spaces_make_cities_work

How public spaces make cities work More than 8 million people are crowded together to live in New York City. What makes it possible? In part, it’s the city’s great public spaces — from tiny pocket parks to long waterfront promenades — where people can stroll and play. Amanda Burden helped plan some of the city’s newest public spaces,…