A collaborative digital space, this archive showcases cultural public interventions across the world.
As communities grapple with solutions to wicked problems, the places that people inhabit are in constant revision and reconstruction. The connection between culture and
place is one that has been examined via several theoretical lenses in myriad disciplines in the Humanities and the Social Sciences by theorists such as:
Jane Jacobs, Pierre Nora, Judith Butler, Henry Lefebvre, Homi Bhabha and more.
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- You have access to a growing record of placemaking and public projects around the world today.
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- You are invited to submit the placemaking / cultural public interventions that you have documented.
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- You have access to a toolkit of instructional materials, which can be used in K-16 classrooms.
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- You are invited to collaborate to the creation of the toolkit by submitting your instructional materials for review.
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Featured Project
The Tokyo Toilet Project - Nanago Dori Park
The Tokyo Toilet Project is an urban redevelopment initiative aimed at transforming public restrooms in Shibuya, Tokyo, into modern, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Launched in 2020 by the Nippon Foundation, this project enlists world-renowned architects and designers to create innovative and inclusive restrooms that enhance the overall urban experience. Key Features of The Tokyo Toilet Project - Architectural Excellence: Designed by 16 leading architects, including Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, …