Placemaking is changemaking. Influence, not control, drives lasting impact. Small, purposeful acts—how we shape space, engage others, or design with care—can shift systems toward equity and connection.
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With these 4 engagement strategies, you'll have greater success creating places for people. For greater depth on this topic, check out our full blog series on "Accountability & Engagement" by visiting our Substack: shorturl.at/8ttWc
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​The value of place is shaped by its relationships between elements. In placemaking, consider how the positioning of a chair, a lawn game, or path, gains significance through its context with surrounding features. More on: practiceofplace.substack.com #Urbanism #PublicSpace #Placemaking #CityDesign

Moments of "surprise & delight" bring humanness to spaces, connecting communities & showing care for the environment. Want to create your own? Start with these 3 tips! Check out our blog for more: shorturl.at/FFUd9 #Placemaking #UrbanDesign #CityPlanning #PublicSpaces #CommunityBuilding

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What's an event you've attended which created a new habit for you? Share with us below! 👇 Read more of our strategies by subscribing to our Substack: practiceofplace.substack.com #Urbanism #UrbanStorytelling​ #CreativePlacemaking​ #PeoplePlacesCities

Real participation comes from allowing those who care about a place to do small, good things without formal approval. Encourage personal touches like moving furniture, creating art, or writing on a public board to build ownership of a place. #Engagement #Community #Participation

Check out our latest blog post sharing specific winter strategies to attract and retain visitors to outdoor spaces, even when it’s freezing out. Learn our 6 key Winter Activation Strategies on our Substack page, below 👇
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