Welcome to the Handbook
Reimagining Public Space through Creative and Equitable Placemaking
Description:Public space is an important part of how residents connect with their community, a lesson many American cities learned during the coronavirus pandemic as streets and sidewalks became outdoor dining spaces and municipal buildings became testing and vaccination sites. However, design of and access to public space has not been equitable across the country.
Author:None
Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design
Description:This book explores the relationship between urban design and human happiness emphasizing the role of placemaking in creating healthier emphasizing the role of placemaking in creating healthier more enjoyable cities.
Author:Charles Montgomery
Publication Year:2013
The Art of Placemaking: Interpreting Community through Public Art and Urban Design
Description:This book explores the intersection of public art and urban design showcasing how art can contribute to the identity and vitality of a place.
Author:Nabeel Hamdi
Publication Year:2018
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:Eric Foner is a prominent American historian focusing on the history of the United States, particularly the Civil War, Reconstruction, and slavery. His works explore themes of social justice, equality, and civil rights. Foner's contributions to public understanding of history have been significant through his numerous publications and lectures.
Description:Tactical Placemaking is the process of creating Quality Places that uses a deliberate, often phased approach to change that begins with a short term commitment and realistic expectations that can start quickly (and often at low cost).
Description:The work of engaging diverse publics in reflecting on heritage, traditions, and history, and the relevance of the humanities to the current conditions of civic and cultural life.
Description:Collaborating between governments, businesses, and communities to fund and sustain placemaking efforts.