Placemaking comes in all different forms and sizes, and each one helps build connections between people and the places they share. How many examples like these do you see in your daily life, and how often do you really take note of them? #placemaking #urbandesign #tacticalurbanism #urbanplanning #streetart #muralartist
Deep placemaking starts by changing the stories that limit the potential of your town or neighbourhood. If you don't address these stories you are fiddling at the edges. When I took on the task of placemaker in Struggletown, I knew that my job was primarily psychological. Cities, like people, are controlled by their stories. Five kilometres from Struggletown, just across the river, is a more urban city. From its very inception, the residents of Struggletown compared themselves unfavourably to their older sibling and developed a ‘chip on the shoulder’. This story became a self-fulfilling prophecy. To a large extent, a town like this is a struggle town because that is what it sees when it looks in the mirror. As a professional placemaker, my first challenge was to unpack this story and then begin to change the image in the mirror. In fact, I could pave the streets in gold, but it wouldn’t make an ounce of difference, because, the self-limiting story would have remained the same. What is interesting is that town stories get built into the very fabric of a built environment. In the heart of Struggletown was a supermarket with a liquor store (see photo below). Outside was a concrete bulwark designed to protect the booze inside from ram-raiders. The very design of this space told every resident, every day, that they lived in a town of untrustworthy people. Only in a struggle town would you need to protect the booze with a concrete barrier. First comes the story, then the physical form that reinforces the story. As a placemaker, my first job was to change that story. So, I had the wall turned into an outdoor art gallery. Design elements can be incredibly important in shifting negative town stories. But they must be employed with purpose - in this instance to change what people saw when they looked in the mirror. For more on why placemaking is first and foremost a psychological task, see my book: 'Revitalise Your Town Centre in 7 Weeks or Less'. https://lnkd.in/gVzVymNR #placemaking #urbanism #urbandesign #towncentre
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Attention to detail is integral to the art of placemaking. Building architectural significance requires a keen awareness of the history and unique narrative of each space. . . . #makingplacesmatter #sustainabledesign #placemaking
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Incorporating plant walls and vertical gardens into your home isn't just a trend—it's a lifestyle choice that brings beauty and a breath of fresh air into any space. As more residents seek to blend natural elements with modern living, these green installations offer an innovative solution, especially in Reno's unique climate. Ideal for indoor and outdoor spaces alike, vertical gardens enhance your home's aesthetic while also improving air quality and reducing stress. Whether you're revamping a living room or adding a touch of green to your patio, this trend is perfect for creating a serene, inviting environment in the heart of Nevada. 🌿 Yadira Izquierdo NV S.65400 🏠 Chase International Real Estate 📞 (775) 250-3545 📧 yizquierdo@chaseinternational.com 🌐 YadiraSellsNVHomes.com #reno #nevada #realestate #renorealestate #nevadarealestate #chaseinternational
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