Public Spaces That Appear Private
In some parts of Seattle and San Francisco, developers can build more densely than the law would typically allow if they build what's called a POPOS. That's a Privately-Owned, Public Open Space. It's kind of like a park, only it's not. There are stricter limits on what kind of behaviors will be tolerated. So exactly how public is this public amenity? Today on KUOW Presents, 99% Invisible producer Stephanie Foo tries to get kicked out of one of San Francisco's POPOS.
Seattle's POPOS can be difficult to find. So we've provided a map for you:
Map credit: Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata's office
View Seattle's Privately Owned Public Spaces in a larger map
Full list of stories on KUOW Presents, May 21:
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- ‘Hitler’s Composer’: Why an Israeli is Rethinking Wagner’s Music and Legacy
- Wagner in Seattle
- Iraq Bombings May Be Inspired by Syria
- Letter from Zelda
- The High Cost Of Saying Goodbye
- Oklahoma Tornado Pastor
- NYC Anti-Gay Murder
- Alfie Kohn on Progressive Education
- 99% Invisible: Private (Public Spaces That Appear To Be Private)
- Writer's Almanac
- What You Still Don’t Know About Obamacare
- Crowdfunding Coal Science
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