With the ongoing easing of the Corona regulations, the use of public space in Vienna is almost back to normal. When meeting friends, maintaining physical distance is hardly an issue anymore, although it remains important and reasonable from a scientific point of view. However, there is now a new challenge:...
Danube Channel – Pilot
Back to a new normality: For our Social Spots pilot we chose the popular Donaukanal (Danube channel) promenade . The action took place on 26.4.2020 still during lockdown and pushed at that time to the limit of legality. To set an example that social interaction is essential and must still...
Picnic en la isla del danubio
Social Caring and Physical Distancing are important not only in the dense city centre but in green areas too. We took the Social Spots concept to the meadow and used it to have a picnic with our friends. A lot of people were worried that in this natural setting we...
Social Spots versus Social Distancing Circles
The Social Spots and the Social Distancing Circles pursue the same goal: to make public space safe to use. However, the concepts differ greatly, as can be seen at first glance in the photos.The Social Distancing Circles were implemented in Dominik Park in New York. They are circles of about...
Karlsplatz
The Karlsplatz is one of the most important places for socialising in Vienna. For us this was the ideal atmosphere to organize another Social Spots gathering there. We invited friends and colleagues of geht-doch and everybody who wanted to join us was welcome. The result was a temporary meeting place...