The Public Space Academy aims to shift global public space practices towards an inclusive and equitable common future by delivering high-quality, free, open-access and interdisciplinary educational content to all public space lovers, researchers and practitioners, especially those coming from fragile socio-economic contexts. In addition, the Academy believes in the need for a public space agenda for local implementation of projects and initiatives, mobilising governments, academia, the private sector, and citizens. [...]

On 6-7 November, the International symposium "2020 A Year Without Public Space: Reflection & Outlook" hosted by Chinese University of Hong Kong is the culmination point of the above initiatives, as well as a time to look back, reflect and plan ahead for 2021.