ABOUT
about
a historic community hub
a historic community hub
The Cambridge KiOSK is a community hub located in the former Out of Town Newsstand, which operated out of this space until 2019. To this day, nearly half the people who walk through the kiosk share a memory of what Out of Town News meant to them.
As the Cambridge KiOSK Fellow, Sarah Padgett designs community-driven programs that respond to local interests while gaining a deeper understanding of the narratives and needs of the people who come through the space.
We’ve been dreaming up ways to honor the legacy of the newsstand while responding to today’s needs. Providing global news like the old days hasn’t quite felt like the solution—it’s local news that seems to be shrinking. So we’re experimenting: the KiOSK as a neighborhood newsroom of sorts.
KiOSK Notices invites participants to step into the role of local reporter. Interview a friend, family member, acquaintance, or even a stranger about the small moments and local places that shape your worlds. With permission, these stories may appear on Cambridge Community Television or in print editions of Cambridge KiOSK Notices.
The Cambridge KiOSK is a community hub located in the former Out of Town Newsstand, which operated out of this space until 2019. To this day, nearly half the people who walk through the kiosk share a memory of what Out of Town News meant to them.
As the Cambridge KiOSK Fellow, Sarah Padgett designs community-driven programs that respond to local interests while gaining a deeper understanding of the narratives and needs of the people who come through the space.
We’ve been dreaming up ways to honor the legacy of the newsstand while responding to today’s needs. Providing global news like the old days hasn’t quite felt like the solution—it’s local news that seems to be shrinking. So we’re experimenting: the KiOSK as a neighborhood newsroom of sorts.
KiOSK Notices invites participants to step into the role of local reporter. Interview a friend, family member, acquaintance, or even a stranger about the small moments and local places that shape your worlds. With permission, these stories may appear on Cambridge Community Television or in print editions of Cambridge KiOSK Notices.
a living lab for civic life
a living lab for civic life
Beyond being a creative project, the KiOSK functions as a place where residents, artists, and researchers can observe and experiment with new ways of fostering civic life. Each story and interaction offers insights into how people use public spaces, what kinds of “third places” sustain connection, and how local media can evolve to reflect community needs.
Each interview, story, and gathering becomes part of a larger inquiry into how cities foster belonging. By blending participatory storytelling with collaborative research methods, the kiosk offers insights into:
how people use public and semi-public spaces,
what kinds of “third places” sustain connection, and
how local media can evolve to reflect community needs.
These learnings not only shape future programming at the KiOSK, but also contribute to broader conversations in urban studies, design, and media about how cities can nurture belonging.
Beyond being a creative project, the KiOSK functions as a place where residents, artists, and researchers can observe and experiment with new ways of fostering civic life. Each story and interaction offers insights into how people use public spaces, what kinds of “third places” sustain connection, and how local media can evolve to reflect community needs.
Each interview, story, and gathering becomes part of a larger inquiry into how cities foster belonging. By blending participatory storytelling with collaborative research methods, the kiosk offers insights into:
how people use public and semi-public spaces,
what kinds of “third places” sustain connection, and
how local media can evolve to reflect community needs.
These learnings not only shape future programming at the KiOSK, but also contribute to broader conversations in urban studies, design, and media about how cities can nurture belonging.
partners in storytelling
partners in storytelling
The KiOSK works closely with local partners who help bring these stories back into the community, such as Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) which amplifies voices through broadcast, extending the reach of neighborhood narratives.
The KiOSK works closely with local partners who help bring these stories back into the community, such as Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) which amplifies voices through broadcast, extending the reach of neighborhood narratives.
get in touch
get in touch
Sarah Padgett
Cambridge KiOSK Fellow
sarah@culturehouse.cc
Sarah Padgett
Cambridge KiOSK Fellow
sarah@culturehouse.cc
