With 55 recorded Good Place conversations held on public benches around the world, we’ve witnessed the quiet power of a single bench. It brings people together: with each other, with their surroundings, and with their own sense of place in the world.

This idea is especially close to our hearts in a time when society feels increasingly disconnected. That’s why this interview with Fred Kent (fondly known as The Place Man) and Kathy Madden is so meaningful. It stands as a powerful reminder that cities can become more human, more connected, and more alive, one bench at a time.

A big thanks to Kristen of Plot Twist Placemaking for stepping in and organizing this conversation on a public bench, filmed during the #GlobalPlacemakingSummit in #Toronto

Credits: Robin Cox, Good Place/ A City Made By People Kristen Zupancic, Plot Twist PlacemakingFred Kent & Kathy Madden, Project for Public Spaces, The Social Life Project, The Placemaking Fund and PlacemakingXEthan Kent, PlacemakingXPlacemaking CanadaSanjna Urval (filming & audio)

A shout-out to our community led us to Hannah, who moved to Helsinki for the second time, together with her young family. Originally from Brisbane, with her husband from Melbourne, they’ve chosen Finland’s capital as their home base.

In this episode, we talk about moving abroad, parenting in a new culture, building friendships, and what it takes to feel at home in a foreign country. Enjoy!

Check out Hannah's Instagram with stories: https://www.instagram.com/hannahisinhelsinki/

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I discovered Janica's journey via one of her vlogs about living abroad that she shares on YouTube. And I liked the style and honest reflection of the places she visited. So I wanted to know more about her journey from Helsinki to The Hague.

Follow our conversation from a public bench in the harbour of Scheveningen and ofcourse her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@JanicasJourneys⁩

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This has been a very special conversation with Tore van Dreumel, who reached out to share his personal journey of gender, identity, and finding place in public on a bench. He's originally from Poland, but has found his home in the Netherlands 14 years ago.For the love of photography, please check out his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/torevand/🚀 Opportunity: Interested in taking part in the Discovery Series?Join here: https://www.acitymadebypeople.com/good-place-discovery-series🎧 For more in-depth interviews and discussions, check out Good Place on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/goodplace.cc📸 Follow Good Place on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content and updates: https://www.instagram.com/goodplace.cc

What once started as a holiday has become his home for more than 34 years. Living in Tenerife and setting up a news service and radio channel, Chris Elkington reflects on the island’s evolution—from culture and community to tourism and supporting sustainability. Originally from Solihull, UK, Chris shares his knowledgeable perspective on what’s changed, what has been going well, and what should be improved over time.

More on Chris his business:

https://www.oasisfm.com/https://www.canarianweekly.com/

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Convivencia stands for: Living Together.

Cliodna O'Flynn works for the municipality of Adeje, a town of 50,000 inhabitants on Tenerife. She shares with us why she moved to the island 25 years ago and what she loves about living here.

Enjoy this conversation on a bench on Plaza de España in Adeje.

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After a family round-trip through Europe, Melissa & Chris Bruntlett made a life-changing decision—leaving Vancouver to build a new home in Delft, Netherlands. Join us for a wonderful conversation about moving abroad, family life, becoming a Dutch citizen, urban mobility, and shaping happier, healthier, and more human-scale cities.

More about Melissa & Chris, their books and work: https://www.modacitylife.com/

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What was intended as a gap year abroad, changed to a different experience in The Hague. After two years, Bernard and his little family decided to move back to Lagos, Nigeria.

Join this conversation on a bench about living abroad, losing a family member, and how Faith functions as an anchor in life.

More about Bernard and his photography:https://www.instagram.com/kabenny_/

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