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Here we go with privatizing public resources and assets again. It galls me to hear moronic, self-serving corrupt things like "...the growing economic case for d

by wahsd 12y ago

Here we go with privatizing public resources and assets again. It galls me to hear moronic, self-serving corrupt things like "...the growing economic case for deploying our streets differently, for use by more than cars." In a capitalist predatory economy and society like ours public resources and assets should almost never be used for private purposes, especially not for private profit, gain, or benefit of any kind. Whether it is clogging up the city of Austin for the monkey shit show that SXSW has turned into, or taking over public parking spaces for private enterprise profit it's corrupt misappropriation and misuse of public resources and funds. It's simply corrupt and the government, on all levels, should not be engaged in commercial revenue generation precisely because it invites corruption.

icebraining 12y ago
In a capitalist predatory economy and society like ours public resources and assets should almost never be used for private purposes So, in non-capitalist economies, they should? :) I find your rant misguided. Parking spaces are public resources being used for private benefits, i.e., for car owners. As a member of the "inferior" class of transit and foot travelers, I see no reason why your private use trumps any other.
fraserharris 12y ago
The only galling statement is that it's "moronic" and "corrupt" for public lands to be used for anything other than the purpose of moving & storing your private car. It is public land, like any other, and can have many purposes that benefit the public. On a municipal level, those uses are decided by the democratically elected leaders. The economics of such a place are orthogonal to the use of public lands. If you are unhappy with the utilization of roads in your jurisdiction, take it up with your local leaders.
Doctor_Fegg 12y ago
"In a capitalist predatory economy and society like ours public resources and assets should almost never be used for private purposes" Right. I wish people would stop leaving their metallic private property on the public road outside my house.
windsurfer 12y ago
Sorry, could you elaborate on how "parklets" are a privatization of public resources? They seem to me like simply another use by the public. The article even mentions that a study found that not all the people using these mini parks are spending money at local businesses.
tigrella 12y ago
It's called creative placemaking and it brings communities together. http://www.artplaceamerica.org/articles/principles-of-creative-placemaking/ http://www.artplaceamerica.org/articles/principles-of-creati...
cylinder 12y ago
Perhaps read the article. These are public spaces, like parks.

by wahsd 12y ago

icebraining 12y ago

In a capitalist predatory economy and society like ours public resources and assets should almost never be used for private purposes So, in non-capitalist economies, they should? :) I find your rant misguided. Parking spaces are public resources being used for private benefits, i.e., for car owners. As a member of the "inferior" class of transit and foot travelers, I see no reason why your private use trumps any other.

fraserharris 12y ago

The only galling statement is that it's "moronic" and "corrupt" for public lands to be used for anything other than the purpose of moving & storing your private car. It is public land, like any other, and can have many purposes that benefit the public. On a municipal level, those uses are decided by the democratically elected leaders. The economics of such a place are orthogonal to the use of public lands. If you are unhappy with the utilization of roads in your jurisdiction, take it up with your local leaders.

Doctor_Fegg 12y ago

"In a capitalist predatory economy and society like ours public resources and assets should almost never be used for private purposes" Right. I wish people would stop leaving their metallic private property on the public road outside my house.

windsurfer 12y ago

Sorry, could you elaborate on how "parklets" are a privatization of public resources? They seem to me like simply another use by the public. The article even mentions that a study found that not all the people using these mini parks are spending money at local businesses.

tigrella 12y ago

It's called creative placemaking and it brings communities together. http://www.artplaceamerica.org/articles/principles-of-creative-placemaking/ http://www.artplaceamerica.org/articles/principles-of-creati...

cylinder 12y ago

Perhaps read the article. These are public spaces, like parks.