street vending and sidewalks

People are taking to the streets (and sidewalks) more than ever.

We have noticed a marked increase in interest in street vendors, street foods, and a populist activism reconsidering how to use sidewalks and other public spaces. We find new energy and promise in moving away from talk about general “informality” to a discussion about specific livelihoods and their place in the city that mixes class lines. We welcome suggestions for more links.

The other page of links we assembled concerns critical cartography.