We believe cities are not defined by buildings or infrastructure, but by the moments when people feel seen, welcome, and less alone.
Across every city, there are places where connection happens —
- a bench where strangers talk,
- a library where someone feels safe,
- a café where community is formed.
These places often go unnoticed, even though they shape how a city feels to live in.
And they wouldn't exist without the people who initiate, shape and drive these conversations.
The Good Place Map of connection reflects the human side of cities — where belonging emerges through everyday encounters and stories.
A Good Place Map helps us see cities as shared spaces to care for.
Good citizens make good cities through everyday connection and belonging.
We make stories and places of connection visible.
We make stories and places of connection visible.
Through conversations. Through a bench. Through a podcast. Through a map.
GOOD PLACE PODCAST
We started the Good Place Podcast in 2023 with neighbour Tyron on a public bench. Since then we host conversations on a public bench, about life & place.
YouTube Link
Spotify Link
GOOD PLACE BENCH
From all our conversations, we realized the importance of social connection in cities and the power of the bench. We currently host the Good Place Bench on events, but it’s our aim to launch a network of benches around the globe, to bring people together and provide a listening ear.
More info here
GOOD PLACE COMMUNITY
In a place for conversation and connection, you also need a space you feel you belong to. That’s why we’re building a community of good citizens, with monthly meetups and programs to work on your good place in life.
Join us herel
GOOD PLACE MERCH
Our first line of Good place merchandise is now available in our webshop.
Store Link
Nature Desk/ Outdoor Office Day (Amsterdam)
Plot twist Placemaking (Amsterdam)
Homeunbound (Pamplona)
Cities Reimagined (Vienna)
Urbanistica (Stockholm)
Späti Stories (Berlin)
The Hague Creators (The Hague)
Thrive Coffee House (The Hague)
The Hague's Finest (The Hague)
Out of Office Network (Barcelona)
Plot Twist Placemaking (Amsterdam_
- What is the Good Place Map?
The Good Place Map is a curated map with stories, places, and initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging in cities.
It helps people discover where they can participate, contribute and feel welcome — in real life. The map grew out of Good Place, which began as a podcast on a public bench, hosting conversations about life and place.
- Is this a directory or an advertising platform?
No. The Good Place Map is not a commercial directory, ranking system or advertising platform. Organisations contribute to sustaining the map to showcase the social fabric infrastructure. A contribution does not guarantee visibility. All submissions are subject to curation and alignment with the Good Place values.
- Who can be included?
Everyone. Stories, places, initiatives and communities that:
- Encourage real-life connection and participation
- Contribute positively to city life and connection amongst citizens
- Are open, welcoming or accessible in meaningful ways
Commercial organisations may be included if connection and belonging are central to their purpose.
- How does the contribution model work?
The map is sustained through annual contributions.
Contributions support curation, storytelling, platform maintenance, and long-term stewardship of the map. This is not sponsorship. It is stewardship of connection. Paying for contribution is not a guarantee.
All submissions are reviewed to ensure alignment with the Good Place principles. If a submission does not align, the contribution will be refunded.
- Can individuals join?
Yes, as long as you fit the criteria of stories, places, and initiatives, with the goal of bringing together people for the better in cities.
- Who runs the Good Place Map?
The Good Place Map is an initiative of A City Made By People, founded by Robin Cox.
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COPYRIGHT
© 2026 A City Made By People. All rights reserved.
All content on the Good Place Map, including text, stories, visual elements, branding and design, is the intellectual property of A City Made By People and the partnering individuals and companies.
Content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified or republished without prior written permission.
Places and organisations featured on the map retain ownership of their submitted materials. By submitting content, contributors grant A City Made By People aka Good Place a non-exclusive right to publish and display that content as part of the Good Place Map and related communications.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Privacy Statement
1. Introduction
A City Made By People respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This statement explains how we collect, use and safeguard personal information.
2. What information we collect
We may collect:
Submitted content related to places or initiatives
Basic website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided.
3. How we use information
Personal data is used to:
Process contributions and payments
Review and curate submissions
Communicate about participation and renewal
Improve and maintain the platform
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Payment processing
Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
5. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, or as required by law.
Contributors may request correction or deletion of their personal data at any time.
6. Your rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent
Object to certain processing activities
Requests can be made via [contact email].
7. Contact
For questions regarding privacy or data protection:
A City Made By People
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We believe cities are not defined by buildings or infrastructure, but by the moments when people feel seen, welcome, and less alone.
Across every city, there are places where connection happens —
- a bench where strangers talk,
- a library where someone feels safe,
- a café where community is formed.
These places often go unnoticed, even though they shape how a city feels to live in.
And they wouldn't exist without the people who initiate, shape and drive these conversations.
The Good Place Map of connection reflects the human side of cities — where belonging emerges through everyday encounters and stories.
A Good Place Map helps us see cities as shared spaces to care for.
Good citizens make good cities through everyday connection and belonging.
We make stories and places of connection visible.
We make stories and places of connection visible.
Through conversations. Through a bench. Through a podcast. Through a map.
GOOD PLACE PODCAST
We started the Good Place Podcast in 2023 with neighbour Tyron on a public bench. Since then we host conversations on a public bench, about life & place.
YouTube Link
Spotify Link
GOOD PLACE BENCH
From all our conversations, we realized the importance of social connection in cities and the power of the bench. We currently host the Good Place Bench on events, but it’s our aim to launch a network of benches around the globe, to bring people together and provide a listening ear.
More info here
GOOD PLACE COMMUNITY
In a place for conversation and connection, you also need a space you feel you belong to. That’s why we’re building a community of good citizens, with monthly meetups and programs to work on your good place in life.
Join us herel
GOOD PLACE MERCH
Our first line of Good place merchandise is now available in our webshop.
Store Link
Nature Desk/ Outdoor Office Day (Amsterdam)
Plot twist Placemaking (Amsterdam)
Homeunbound (Pamplona)
Cities Reimagined (Vienna)
Urbanistica (Stockholm)
Späti Stories (Berlin)
The Hague Creators (The Hague)
Thrive Coffee House (The Hague)
The Hague's Finest (The Hague)
Out of Office Network (Barcelona)
Plot Twist Placemaking (Amsterdam_
- What is the Good Place Map?
The Good Place Map is a curated map with stories, places, and initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging in cities.
It helps people discover where they can participate, contribute and feel welcome — in real life. The map grew out of Good Place, which began as a podcast on a public bench, hosting conversations about life and place.
- Is this a directory or an advertising platform?
No. The Good Place Map is not a commercial directory, ranking system or advertising platform. Organisations contribute to sustaining the map to showcase the social fabric infrastructure. A contribution does not guarantee visibility. All submissions are subject to curation and alignment with the Good Place values.
- Who can be included?
Everyone. Stories, places, initiatives and communities that:
- Encourage real-life connection and participation
- Contribute positively to city life and connection amongst citizens
- Are open, welcoming or accessible in meaningful ways
Commercial organisations may be included if connection and belonging are central to their purpose.
- How does the contribution model work?
The map is sustained through annual contributions.
Contributions support curation, storytelling, platform maintenance, and long-term stewardship of the map. This is not sponsorship. It is stewardship of connection. Paying for contribution is not a guarantee.
All submissions are reviewed to ensure alignment with the Good Place principles. If a submission does not align, the contribution will be refunded.
- Can individuals join?
Yes, as long as you fit the criteria of stories, places, and initiatives, with the goal of bringing together people for the better in cities.
- Who runs the Good Place Map?
The Good Place Map is an initiative of A City Made By People, founded by Robin Cox.
- Instagram subscribe button
- Youtube subscribe button
- Spotify subscribe button
- Substack subscribe button
COPYRIGHT
© 2026 A City Made By People. All rights reserved.
All content on the Good Place Map, including text, stories, visual elements, branding and design, is the intellectual property of A City Made By People and the partnering individuals and companies.
Content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified or republished without prior written permission.
Places and organisations featured on the map retain ownership of their submitted materials. By submitting content, contributors grant A City Made By People aka Good Place a non-exclusive right to publish and display that content as part of the Good Place Map and related communications.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Privacy Statement
1. Introduction
A City Made By People respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This statement explains how we collect, use and safeguard personal information.
2. What information we collect
We may collect:
Submitted content related to places or initiatives
Basic website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided.
3. How we use information
Personal data is used to:
Process contributions and payments
Review and curate submissions
Communicate about participation and renewal
Improve and maintain the platform
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Payment processing
Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
5. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, or as required by law.
Contributors may request correction or deletion of their personal data at any time.
6. Your rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent
Object to certain processing activities
Requests can be made via [contact email].
7. Contact
For questions regarding privacy or data protection:
A City Made By People