Placemaking is a multifaceted approach to the planning, design, and management of public spaces. It capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being.
The concept of placemaking emphasizes the importance of lively neighborhoods and inviting public spaces, focusing on designing cities that cater to people, not just to cars and shopping centers.
Placemaking is both a process and a philosophy that makes use of urban design principles. It can be either official and government-led or community-driven grassroots tactical urbanism, such as extending sidewalks with chalk, paint, and planters, or open streets events.
By fostering collaboration among residents, local organizations, and stakeholders, placemaking transforms public spaces into vibrant places that highlight local strengths and serve community needs.
