Introduction
Welcome to Seatober, a one-month sprint inspired by the Social Life Projects "Bench on Every Corner" campaign. This month, we challenge placemakers across the country to get a bench or seating out on a corner in their state. At PlacemakingUS, we believe that a simple bench can be the seed of a thriving social space. This October, join us in transforming corners—intersections of geography and intent—into vibrant points of congregation.
Welcome to Seatober, a one-month sprint inspired by the Social Life Projects "Bench on Every Corner" campaign. This month, we challenge placemakers across the country to get a bench or seating out on a corner in their state. At PlacemakingUS, we believe that a simple bench can be the seed of a thriving social space. This October, join us in transforming corners—intersections of geography and intent—into vibrant points of congregation.
Why A Bench?
Seating isn't just furniture; it's social infrastructure. A bench invites conversations, a break from the day's rush, and offers an inclusive space for community members. By focusing on corners, we combine path and place into a single point where lives intersect, fostering more engaged communities.
Seating isn't just furniture; it's social infrastructure. A bench invites conversations, a break from the day's rush, and offers an inclusive space for community members. By focusing on corners, we combine path and place into a single point where lives intersect, fostering more engaged communities.
How Does It Work?
- Sign Up: Use our simple registration form to sign up as a placemaker for your state.
- Plan: Review ou Seatember Best Practices below featuring seating treatments from around the world.
- Execute: Install your bench by the end of October.
- Share: Post photos and stories using the hashtag #Seatober.
Best Practices
Read some of the best practices around public seating from our partner, The Social Life Project:
Read some of the best practices around public seating from our partner, The Social Life Project:
Who Should Participate?
- Urban Planners
- Community Organizers
- Local Governments
- Business Owners
- Concerned Citizens
The Bigger Picture
Those who successfully place a bench and demonstrate leadership will be identified for further collaboration in our more advanced campaigns. Seatember is not just about seating; it’s a launching pad for future community development projects.
Those who successfully place a bench and demonstrate leadership will be identified for further collaboration in our more advanced campaigns. Seatember is not just about seating; it’s a launching pad for future community development projects.
Join us Now
Be part of this groundbreaking campaign.
Sign up today and help transform our country one bench at a time!
Be part of this groundbreaking campaign.
Sign up today and help transform our country one bench at a time!
