If you don't try to shape your community, someone else will. If you ignore public policy, you will be subject to the preferences of others. Civic engagement makes you a part of something bigger. These ...

Placemaking starts with the idea that every space has a story to tell and builds on details like programming, lighting, and ...

This blog post was written by Ron Dick, AIA, LEED AP, Partner, Senior Architect, Design Collaborative. Creating spaces that foster community pride, celebrate local uniqueness, and cater to diverse ...

The concept of "creative placemaking" is giving rise to some of the most interesting neighborhoods and spaces throughout LA, but it can only happen if the community is an integral part. Gertrude Stein ...

If there's one thing landlords today are aiming to perfect during this time of turmoil for brick-and-mortar retail, it's the concept of "placemaking." For those unfamiliar with the term, simply put, ...

Creative placemaking uses art and design to foster community and connection on college campuses. This approach helps students feel a sense of belonging by reflecting their identities in the campus ...

It’s no surprise that the challenging and complex practices of urban planning and placemaking require the acquisition and application of knowledge. To facilitate this, we’ve considered how the ...

Placemaking refers to nature-based solutions like natural lighting, ventilation, environmental features and sustainable use of resources within workplace design. Experts delve into the trailblazing ...

The idea of modern mixed-use property development is built around the concept of Live, Work, Play (LWP) environments. These new approaches to "placemaking" are significant for a few reasons. They are ...

Placemaking is a growing trend across multiple sectors in recent years. Matilda Andersson examines how the research industry could embrace the concept. Placemaking has been a known concept in academic ...