Good Place Bench

We connected some months ago, when Bianca asked me: can I send you my book?

Although I didn't know what it was about, I was amazed when I received the copy. it covered the topics that we care about on this channel: belonging, identity, and connection.

It was my absolute pleasure to invite Bianca for a conversation on a bench, to discuss her book and share the topics we care about so much.

What is home to you? Check out the book & initiative:

https://www.homeunbound.org/

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I sit down with Darice on a public bench at Lange Voorhout in The Hague. Quite an out-of-the-ordinary conversation, this time with an extra microphone and a screen, because she's late-deaf.

In this open-hearted conversation, Darice shares how she lost her hearing later in life, the challenges she has overcome, and how to find connection in a city like The Hague. For me, so many new perspectives that I'm thankful for. Dankjewel Darice!

She moved from Seattle to Barcelona because of the bohemian vibe and the sense of freedom. But after 20 years, Anna Oje is at a stage in her life where she is asking herself some key questions. Will she stay or follow the pulse of life?Enjoy this insightful conversation on a (half) bench at this amazing Superilla square in the center of #barcelona, full of beautiful personal anecdotes.

Want to connect with Anna?https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaoje/

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For the Placemaking Week Europe festival, we traveled to Reggio Emilia in Italy and we had the pleasure of speaking to the local tourism board represented by Domenico Martino. Thanks to him, I was able to learn more about the city and why it is a good place.Thanks for your enthusiasm Domenico! More about Reggio Emilia Welcome:https://www.reggioemiliawelcome.it/en 

 / reggioemiliawelcome  

#goodplace #reggioemilia #goodplace

On a bench in Segbroekpark of The Hague, I sat down together with Charlie.

And I must admit, I'm impressed with this young woman: her perspective on life, and her bold decisions to follow her own path, a life built around feeling and fire.

Enjoy this episode with Charlie and you can follow her work here:https://www.instagram.com/charliesfika/

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From Berlin to The Hague, Tina is a biologist, and her work revolves around: People, Nature, and the World.

As an Outdoor Coach, she has made it her mission to create awareness and help people rediscover their connection with, and bring them outside, in nature.

A beautiful concept and journey she's embarking on.

Follow her here:

https://hipsy.nl/shop/tina-fischbach-life-coaching

https://tinafischbachlifecoaching.com/

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Sometimes you need to interview someone before they leave for a new city.

Meet Alex, an entrepreneur, coffee lover, and a person I've known for quite some years within the Amsterdam scene.

Although this city has shaped him into the person he is today, he has decided to leave after 18 years and build a new home abroad.

Find out more about Alex's journey, why he has decided to move on, and where he will be going next.Here are some links to follow:

https://www.instagram.com/alexkitain/

https://www.instagram.com/thecoffeevine/

We are so grateful to everyone who joined our first Good Place Park Session in Amsterdam last week. Thanks for all the enthusiasm and connection, and for making this first edition one to remember.

During the live podcast recording, we were excited to host the conversation on the bench with:Lily Heaton, analogue photographer,Dean Media, singer-songwriter and founder of Amsterdam Music Project,Sophie Nordehed, founder of Sunday Run ClubIn this combined episode, we talk about why Amsterdam is a good place for #photography, #music and #running, sharing their perspective of the city.🚀 Opportunity: Interested in finding your good place?Join our program or community space: https://www.goodplace.cc/homepage🎧 For more in-depth interviews and discussions, check out Good Place on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/goodplace.cc📸 Follow Good Place on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content and updates: / goodplace.cc#Amsterdam #goodplace #goodplaceconversations #parksession #goodplacebench

With 55 recorded Good Place conversations held on public benches around the world, we’ve witnessed the quiet power of a single bench. It brings people together: with each other, with their surroundings, and with their own sense of place in the world.

This idea is especially close to our hearts in a time when society feels increasingly disconnected. That’s why this interview with Fred Kent (fondly known as The Place Man) and Kathy Madden is so meaningful. It stands as a powerful reminder that cities can become more human, more connected, and more alive, one bench at a time.

A big thanks to Kristen of Plot Twist Placemaking for stepping in and organizing this conversation on a public bench, filmed during the #GlobalPlacemakingSummit in #Toronto

Credits: Robin Cox, Good Place/ A City Made By People Kristen Zupancic, Plot Twist PlacemakingFred Kent & Kathy Madden, Project for Public Spaces, The Social Life Project, The Placemaking Fund and PlacemakingXEthan Kent, PlacemakingXPlacemaking CanadaSanjna Urval (filming & audio)

A shout-out to our community led us to Hannah, who moved to Helsinki for the second time, together with her young family. Originally from Brisbane, with her husband from Melbourne, they’ve chosen Finland’s capital as their home base.

In this episode, we talk about moving abroad, parenting in a new culture, building friendships, and what it takes to feel at home in a foreign country. Enjoy!

Check out Hannah's Instagram with stories: https://www.instagram.com/hannahisinhelsinki/

🚀 Opportunity: Interested in finding your good place? Join one of the offerings here: https://www.acitymadebypeople.com/good-place

🎧 For more in-depth interviews and discussions, check out Good Place on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/goodplace.cc

📸 Follow Good Place on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content and updates: / goodplace.cc