#public-spaces — Public Fediverse posts

@publicspaces will have a pre-conference unconference on June 4th.

This unconference is an open invitation to discuss & forge relationships between people involved with the #OpenSocialWeb. From app builder & protocol architects to advocates, sysadmins, moderators, community organisers & more. Let's forge bonds across cultures, protocols & apps!

Admission free, registration required:
https://tickets.publicspaces.net/publicspaces/pubconf2026/

#ActivityPub #Fediverse #ATProto #Matrix #OpenSource #PublicSpaces #PubConf2026

I have written a sample letter that you can use to invite organizations to join the #Fediverse.

The letter is shared under a #CC0 license. Feel free to copy, adapt and send it to organizations that still rely on #BigTech.

Thanks to @danie1 for the English translation.

Replies to this post will also appear as comments under the blog post.

https://bammerlaan.nl/posts/Example_letter_Fediverse

#OpenSource #SocialMedia #mastodon #decentralisation #PublicSpaces #x #threads #bluesky #DigitalSovereignty #ActivityPub #AntiTrust

The Disappearance of the Public Bench

https://placesjournal.org/article/the-disappearance-of-the-public-bench/

#HackerNews #publicspaces #urbanfurniture #architecture #communitydesign #placemaking

RE: https://apobangpo.space/@bich/116474047459818138

"Benches aren’t just disappearing from large railroad stations, but also from subways, parks, plazas, sidewalks, and esplanades. To remove benches, or to curate who gets to sit, is to abandon the work of defining a civic ideal and determining, together, how to live up to it.
When seating disappears, our relationship with public space becomes more grudging and utilitarian. Benches are symbols of hospitality, an invitation to participate in the civic realm."
#publicspaces @aj

@[email protected] @BjornW @[email protected]
great fireside fedi again!
really happy to have someone like BjornW onboard!
looking fwd to #publicspaces !
tnx guys!
~;\

We Didn’t Get Ruder—We Just Stopped Noticing Each Other: A Pagan View of Everyday Harm

https://pagangrove.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/we-didnt-get-ruder-we-just-stopped-noticing-each-other-a-pagan-view-of-everyday-harm/

‘Let them be kids’: ‘Noisy kids’ post from content creator raises eyebrows online

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/04/22/312379/noisy-kids-content-creator-raises-eyebrows/

Thanks @ozoned for having me
@firesidefedi

It was fun chatting & joking with you. Hopefully the people watching enjoy(ed) it as well.

If you want know more about @publicspaces:

https://publicspaces.net/en

If you don't read Dutch, but are adventurous than check the Dutch version. It has more info:

https://publicspaces.net

PS: If you missed it, the video will be uploaded when it's ready:

https://tubefree.org/c/firesidefedi/videos

#Firesidefedi #OpenStandards #Fediverse #Bigtech #PublicSpaces #OpenSource

#Toronto - #EarthMonth 2026

All of April 2026

Free & Low-Cost Programming | Most Events Free

"What is Earth Month at the Brick Works?

For over 15 years, #EvergreenBrickWorks has been Toronto’s demonstration hub for sustainability: a repurposed historic site that proves what’s possible when we reimagine public space for people and planet. Every April, we open our doors to a whole month of programming in celebration of that.

Earth Month at the Brick Works brings together community organizations, environmental educators, artists, local vendors and Torontonians interested in exploring the things that matter:

How do we live more sustainably? How do we create less waste? How do we reconnect with the natural world right here in the city?"

Upcoming events:

April 25th: #LitterCleanUp with Don't Mess with the Don
10am-12pm
Meet at Watershed Wall
Free
Don't Mess with the Don and Evergreen will be leading a spring clean of some of favourite places in the Don Valley. We provide everything you will need including snacks. The clean up is easy to moderate with some brush areas involved. Rain or shine. No need to register - meet at the Watershed Wall at 10am.

April 26th: #EcoFair - Green Neighbours Network & Transition Toronto
11am-4pm
CRH Gallery
Free
EcoFair Toronto is a celebration of the wonderful people, environmental groups, and eco-businesses that are helping to create a greener and healthier planet for all. With fun activities for kids, industry professionals, EV and e-bike test drives, the City of Toronto Hub, and locally produced sustainable products for home, health, fashion and accessories by Toronto artisans there's something for everyone.

April 26th: Drop-in: Seed Planting Demo
12-5pm
Evergreen Garden Market
Free
Stop by the Evergreen Garden Market anytime for a free seed planting demo!

April 26th: WORKSHOP: Exploring #ClimateJustice through Cold Process #SoapMaking | Register here.
11am-1pm
Bricks and Bites Kitchen
$90
Learn how to create soap using plant-based ingredients while exploring the ecological benefits of this traditional method. Take the soap recipe and two lbs of your own soap home with you. Stay for a latte and conversation!"

FMI [includes more events]:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/earth-month-2026/

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedPlanting #BuildingCommunity #MakerSpace #SustainableProducts #LocalArtisans #TorontoCanada #GardenMarkets #SpringCleanUps #EarthDay2026 #Workshops #PublicSpaces

Slips, trips and fall risks from ubiquitous dogs

In dog-friendly Australia it seems the non-native canine is the most dominant species. They are allowed to roam the (dog-free) beaches, the national parks and (pet-friendly) workplaces, flats, cafes, restaurants etc. If not straying, then they are on long or flexible, extendable leashes stretching across hallways and footpaths.

This trip-and-fall risk is human-unfriendly. The health, safety, and well-being of the bipedal companions is not considered. Pet dogs pose hygiene issues, potential zoonoses and allergy risks. The mental well-being of bite victims and phobia affected can trigger distress.

Foreman, A.M.; Glenn, M.K.; Meade, B.J.; Wirth, O. Dogs in the Workplace: A Review of the Benefits and Potential Challenges. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14, 498. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14050498
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/5/498

Image: Dog-friendly Coffs Central Shopping Centre, trip and fall hazard for customers

#Dogs #hazards #pets #PublicSpaces #Workplaces #falls #Food #zoonoses #hygiene #CoffsHarbour #cafes #Bellingen #PetRelatedInjuries #hospitalisations #DogFriendly

RE: https://fediway.com/@honeywinter/116266645464096630

It was a blast, super inspiring, many learnings and great people. Stay tuned! #fediverse #socials #digitalsovereignity #publicSpaces

This was the #NOAW unconference. @lcb & me had super interesting discussions with inspiring people about the #fediverse. Big thanks to the @FediVariety & @zzepposs for having us.

#fedivariety #opensocialweb #socials #amsterdam #publicspaces #activitypub #research #ccc

Openingstoespraak van staatssecretaris Alexandra van Huffelen op de PublicSpaces Conference 2024 — must-watch! Een helder, urgent gesprek over digitalisering, grondrechten en publieke waarden in Nederland en Europa. Kijk en deel ideeën voor een digitaal publiek belang! #PublicSpaces #AlexandraVanHuffelen #digitalisering #grondrechten #publiekeWaarden #Europa #Dutch
https://peertube.lykle.stellarhosted.com/videos/watch/9c2016a2-cf77-4302-9c9e-944dfaf7b542

great they delivered some sunshine as well!
—do not forget your bathing suit ;)

@FediVariety
#jugglingthefediverse #fedivariety #noaw #unconference #fediverse #opensocialweb #socials #publicspaces #activitypub #research #activism #ccc #amsterdam

woohoo..
So here’s the hot spot.. thu-fri 19-20… Nodes On A Web - the unconference about fediverse integration in/for public institutions...

Tnx for the fantastic bunch of session suggestions —all to be shaken *and* stirred at http://noaw.org—looking fwd! Cya soon!
~:\

#jugglingthefediverse #fedivariety #noaw #unconference #fediverse #opensocialweb #socials #publicspaces #activitypub #research #activism #ccc #amsterdam

https://mastodon.social/@FediVariety/116193386274929383

RE: https://social.publicspaces.net/@publicspaces/116216759839655883

Happy to share the good news of another @publicspaces conference happening this year!

Join us on June 4, 5 and 6th in Amsterdam.

Looking forward to work on this once again 😄

#Tech #Fediverse #BigTech #TechPolicy #PublicSpaces #PubConf2026 #OpenSource #Ethics #AI #ATProto #SocialMedia #Democracy #SocialWeb #EU #NL #Conference

Dive into the final panel of PublicSpaces Conference 2023! Policy makers from the Netherlands, France and Brussels debate how EU countries can invest in and sustain digital commons & shared infrastructure. A must-watch for advocates of open, public digital spaces! #PublicSpaces #DigitalCommons #EU #TechPolicy #OpenInfrastructure #DigitalGovernance #Investment #Conference #English
https://video.lykledevries.nl/videos/watch/992028f6-f2fb-46a5-959a-6a27b255a97d

The ice rink in Squamish, BC 🇨🇦 had to be shut down this fall because the ice conditions became dangerous. A report on this is available online. Here’s the link to the full report.
https://squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/56CF60C48E8145059B160467D5E96CA3-Summary%20%E2%80%93%20Ice%20Rink%20Closure%20Root%20Cause%20Analysis%20-%20M.pdf
#localgovernment #publicspaces