Restorative by Design: Reimagining Wellbeing for Our Cities
Summary
What if true well-being comes not from self-optimization but from collective care? This session explores how we can design public spaces for rest, connection, and restoration. Industry experts share why parks, bathhouses, and shared spaces matter more than ever. From global traditions and new urban experiments, they make the case for new public institutions reviving communal well-being outside of commodified services or tech-driven wellness.
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Contributors
- Leyli Zohrenejad
- Robert Hammond
- Robbie Bent
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