Welcome to the Handbook
The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces
Description:This classic work examines the impact of design on urban public spaces exploring how these spaces shape social interactions and community life.
Author: William H. Whyte
Publication Year:1980
The Great Neighborhood Book: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Placemaking
Description:This book offers practical insights into creating vibrant community-oriented neighborhoods through placemaking initiatives and engagement.
Author:Jay Walljasper
Publication Year:2007
The Death and Life of Great American Cities
Description:This book is considered a classic within the City Planning industry. In it, Jacobs talks about neighborhood parks, sidewalks, city blocks, buildings, concentration, and diversity. I highly recommend it.
Author:None
Description:Pierre Nora is a French historian elected to the Académie française on 7 June 2001. He is known for his work on French identity and memory.
Description:German sculptor, artist, landscape architect, and interdisciplinary urban planner. He founded the firm Atelier Dresiseitl in 1980 with a vision to develop liveable cities inspired by a deep understanding of water.
Description:Jon Adams Jerde, was an American architect based in Venice, Los Angeles, California, founder and chairman of The Jerde Partnership, a design architecture and urban planning firm specializing in the design of shopping malls that has created a number of commercial developments around the globe. Jerde became well known as an innovator in the design of malls and related spaces. His firm has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, California, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.
Description:Digital Placemaking integrates technology, data, and interactive media into urban spaces to enhance engagement, accessibility, and user experience. It blends the physical and digital worlds to create more connected, responsive, and interactive environments.
Description:Involving residents, stakeholders, and local organizations in the design and activation of public spaces to ensure they meet the community's needs and aspirations.
Description:Supporting local businesses, vendors, and job creation to enhance the economic sustainability of a place.