QC Weekly Community Contest #142: Public Places – How People Take Care of Them.

Hello, wonderful people of Hive!

It’s with great happiness that I welcome you all to another interesting edition of our weekly contest, with the title:
Public Places – How People Take Care of Them.

Public places are spaces or areas that are open and accessible to everyone, regardless of tribe, religion, or social status. These areas serve as venues for social gatherings, celebrations, relaxation, and business activities. Most public places are built and maintained by the government, while some are built by private organizations or individuals for public benefit.

Examples are places of worship, hospitals, shopping malls, airports, amusement parks, schools, marketplaces, parks, and even town halls.

Let’s take a look at the following thought provoking questions:

Do you think people take care of public places if they find them beautiful?

Not always. Sadly, many people see public spaces as belonging to no one, and so they feel no sense of responsibility. Even when a place is clean, attractive, or beautifully designed, some individuals still fail to maintain it because they don't feel connected to it. For them, it's simply a place they pass through not one their permanent abode.

The mindset of “it’s not mine” or “I’m only here temporarily” often causes neglect and poor maintenance.

Is caring for public places more closely related to people’s values and culture?

Absolutely. A person’s values, upbringing, and community culture play a big role in how they treat public places.

In communities where cleanliness and communal responsibility are core values, people are more likely to keep their surroundings tidy, even when the space is not theirs.

Those who believe in doing the right thing whether supervised or not, naturally feel responsible for maintaining order.

On the other hand, in places where there's little emphasis on collective responsibility, public places often suffer.

What do you think will help people take better care of public places?

The following points will help people take better care of public places

Education & Awareness: People should be taught the importance of maintaining clean and orderly environments, whether they own the space or not. This should start from childhood and continue through community campaigns.

Enforcement of Rules: Sometimes, people need more than gentle reminders. Fines or penalties for damaging or littering public places can help correct bad behavior.

Recognition & Motivation: celebrating
those who are doing the right thing will make others to join the right train.

For instance, in my village, an organization rewarded a woman with a new house because she consistently kept her church surroundings clean. Acts like this will inspire others to follow suit.

Conclusion

People don’t take care of public places just because they are beautiful. They do so when they understand the value of cleanliness, and responsibility.
Also, they can be motivated or compelled by systems in place to do so.

Let’s all play our part in making our public places clean, and safe for all!

Thanks for reading and engaging.
See you in my next post!