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This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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New Research: How Public Spaces Improve Community Well-Being | Placemaking Weekly

Posted August 29, 2021 - 08:40

This newsletter from the Project for Public Spaces connects people who share a passion for public spaces to ideas and issues, news, quotes, places, and events from the placemaking movement.

NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - Digest, Vol 129, Issue 3

Posted August 25, 2021 - 08:29

In this issue we feature 6 current papers on the theme of social capital, chosen by Fabio Sabatini (Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”):

UIL publishes ‘Snapshots of learning cities’ responses to COVID-19’

Posted August 24, 2021 - 10:54

UIL is happy to inform PASCAL subscribers about its Snapshots publication concerning learning cities.

‘Snapshots of Learning Cities’ Responses to COVID-19’ is a collection of case studies that emerged from a 2020 webinar series. Featuring thirteen case studies across five themes, the publication delves into the process of establishing new initiatives when faced with a sudden crisis.

ALCN Ripples August Newsletter

Posted August 23, 2021 - 10:44

The August edition of the Australian Learning Communities Network (ALCN) newsletter features a paper by Peter Kearns, AO, about Building Resilience in Turbulent Times with strategic planning suggestions for learning cities and learning communities; also Adult Learners Week, Learning Festivals, and Webinars on Workability.

Four Top Findings for Placemaking Practitioners | Placemaking Weekly

Posted August 22, 2021 - 11:18

This newsletter from the Project for Public Spaces connects people who share a passion for public spaces to ideas and issues, news, quotes, places, and events from the placemaking movement.

 

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