“The theory follows that places thrive when they have a range of reasons (10+) to spend time in them, with no use or user group allowed to dominate.”
Project for Public Spaces: “The Power of 10+: Applying Placemaking at Every Scale”
“The theory follows that places thrive when they have a range of reasons (10+) to spend time in them, with no use or user group allowed to dominate.”
Project for Public Spaces: “The Power of 10+: Applying Placemaking at Every Scale”
“The winners of the 2015 American Institute of Architects Library Awards reflect how libraries are adapting—how they’re investing in technology and trying to reframe themselves as vital community gathering spaces.”
“Embodying the commons principle that the places we live, work and play belong to us all, placemaking emphasizes that citizens must be involved in all aspects of shaping projects in their communities.”
On the Commons: “Placemaking—What exactly does it mean?”
“As we’ve traveled around the country, we’ve become stronger and stronger believers in the connection between the condition of a city’s downtown district, and the overall state of the city’s economy and culture.”
The Atlantic: “Stages of a Downtown Comeback: Fresno Begins the Long Climb”