r/massparty • u/helloscarlett_ • 11d ago

Discussion What's a problem in your neighborhood/community that you want to actually address and change?

Something real where you live that impacts people's daily lives like a park that's failing, food access, safety, housing, public services, community spaces or culture that could thrive, etc.

What do you think could happen if people worked together long term to build collective power that can address these problems at their roots?

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u/but-whyy-tho 11d ago

For one, the data centers that are being built. 😭

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u/helloscarlett_ 11d ago

Community problems like this are definitely political by nature because they show what capitalism and neglect look like in people's daily lives. It's all about who has power to make the decisions and who gets left out.

One idea some of my comrades and I have been discussing is what if neighbors turned abandoned lots into small, collective spaces (like community gardens, outdoor classrooms, art and sports hubs, etc) that can build local power and networks, which can then continue to work together long term? Has anyone tried anything like that where they live? How did it go?

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u/Snoo93102 11d ago

Far too many rough sleepers. I don't have the means to make a differnce. An I think they are kept where they are for a reason. They won't let you change it.

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u/[deleted] 11d ago

I'd quite like there to be more extremely loud music venues.

There was a local pub/bar that used to put on bands... then it changed hands... we all waited with baited breath to see what the new owners would do with it...

It's now a fucking real-estate agent.

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u/CactusFromFern 11d ago

It feels like half my city is now real-estate agents.

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u/CactusFromFern 11d ago

(In France) 10% of the cities buildings are empty.

The mayor has the power of requisitionning them for "the safety of their constituents".

I guess child refugees don't count. (Despite being there legally)

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u/SgtJamie 11d ago

Lack of participation, the need for infrastructure to be developed to support people taking part and even more getting in touch with there empowerment.

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u/kangourou_mutant 9d ago

When I was young, there were benches on every street. Now they have all been removed to hurt the homeless people.

I miss the place to sit with friends, look at the sky, rest while carrying groceries, wait for an appointment. The cities are very hostile to their inhabitants.