After empty streets and ruined economies, cities try to write a new chapter with new apartments, breweries and thriving arts scenes.
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Placemaking Europe’s Charlot Schans shares valuable reflections and advice for this moment: We can take it as a compliment that our field is under a looking glass, as it means #placemakers are finally perceived as a noticeable threat to the current status quo. But it also charges us with the responsibility to gear up and raise the bar in our projects. As momentum is building for #placemaking, we need work together to: Share the best practices – that prove that eventually everyone wins in a regenerative and human-scale urban environment Sharpen our tools – and learn to truly listen to and address the fears underneath the resistance Bridge the transition – as the green revolution we are facing might in fact come with giving up some individual accomplishments, but for the benefit of us all. Basically, in the era of neoliberal city-making, we seem to have lost what has always defined the essence of urban life. Build capacity and grow the movement – to assure that eventually we will win the battle against extractive urban developments that currently largely outnumber us across the globe Be self-critical – about the unwanted side effects of placemaking processes, and learn from past mistakes. This means not being afraid to hold each other accountable along the way. Dare to be radical in our projects – the process of placemaking is an instrument to help shape the transformative agendas for our cities. Thus, the impact we have on challenges like climate change, equity, the built environment and our democracy is dependent on how bold we define our ambitions. Stay true to the core values of placemaking – avoiding misappropriation or ‘place washing,’ now that the term is more broadly applied. https://lnkd.in/drJPgWcv
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🌟 The ROI of City Beautification: Beauty Pays Off 🌟 Cities invest in beautification, but does it pay off? Absolutely! Studies show well-designed public spaces attract residents, businesses, and tourists, boosting the local economy. A report by the American Planning Association found that attractive downtowns can increase property values by up to 15%. Additionally, vibrant public spaces encourage people to spend more time outdoors, leading to increased spending at local restaurants and shops. City beautification isn't just about aesthetics; it's a strategic investment. Suncity Innovations can help you design public spaces that not only enhance livability but also contribute to your city's economic prosperity. Ready to unlock the hidden economic potential of your city? Contact Suncity Innovations today to discuss data-driven city beautification solutions. #CityBeautification #EconomicDevelopment #PublicSpaces #UrbanPlanning #SmartCities #SuncityInnovations #CommunityGrowth #UrbanGreening #VibrantCities #EconomicProsperity #SmartInvestment #BeautifulCities
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🌟 The ROI of City Beautification: Beauty Pays Off 🌟 Cities invest in beautification, but does it pay off? Absolutely! Studies show well-designed public spaces attract residents, businesses, and tourists, boosting the local economy. A report by the American Planning Association found that attractive downtowns can increase property values by up to 15%. Additionally, vibrant public spaces encourage people to spend more time outdoors, leading to increased spending at local restaurants and shops. City beautification isn't just about aesthetics; it's a strategic investment. Suncity Innovations can help you design public spaces that not only enhance livability but also contribute to your city's economic prosperity. Ready to unlock the hidden economic potential of your city? Contact Suncity Innovations today to discuss data-driven city beautification solutions. #CityBeautification #EconomicDevelopment #PublicSpaces #UrbanPlanning #SmartCities #SuncityInnovations #CommunityGrowth #UrbanGreening #VibrantCities #EconomicProsperity #SmartInvestment #BeautifulCities
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These Are The 2024 South’s Best Cities On The Rise
These Are The 2024 South’s Best Cities On The Rise
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Creative Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Brand Coach, Start-Up Mentor & Investor and Co-Founder, Four Pillars Gin
Cities matter. Because places matter. Building a great business is about so many Ps. It’s about an extraordinary product (lucky I partnered with the world’s best gin distiller Cameron Mackenzie OLY). It’s about sharing that product with contagious passion (lucky I also partnered with the world’s greatest champion for Australian flavour Stuart Gregor). And it’s about inspiring people to come on the journey with you. At Four Pillars, we captured all of these priorities in the original purpose we wrote for ourselves and which kept us on course throughout our first decade. The fourth pillars of our purpose was about one more P, our place (although at the time we referred it as community). That commitment to place and community informed so many decisions, from our support for local causes to our focus on sustainability and treading ever more lightly on the planet. But there’s another side to place that really matters to us and to all makers of craft spirits (and frankly to everyone interested in the opportunities for Australian creativity…from creative entrepreneurship to creative arts). That place is our cities. I’ve been honoured to lead the Business Advisory Panel to the City of Sydney, chairing a diverse group from across every aspect of business and civil society, offering input and advice to the City of Sydney as it develops its 2025 – 2035 Economic Development Strategy. The strategy was launched last night at an extraordinary City Talks event which included the brilliant Kate Reid sharing her plans for Lune Croissanterie in Sydney plus an inspiring conversation between Australian national treasure Adam Spencer and the extraordinary Zareh Nalbandian , the Founder and CEO of Animal Logic. I won’t try to summarise the strategy here (I’ll pop the link in the comments). But I will share what I am proud to have advocated to see included in the strategy. My view is pretty simple. Sydney's economic growth, and our ability to create the jobs of the future while ensuring our city becomes an ever more inclusive, affordable, navigable, sustainable and innovative place (all of which are critical and interconnected ambitions) will rely on its vibrancy, liveability and appeal. On how it inspires joy and delight, delivering world-class experiences for the people who live, work and visit here. On its magnetic ability to draw people from around the world and to keep them here as they make their homes, build their businesses, chase their ambitions and create their futures. I’m therefore thrilled to see the city’s Economic Development Strategy for the next decade is focused so strongly on the precincts and neighbourhoods that will ensure the Sydney of the future is a great experience city, with vibrant street life, a 24-hour economy, and diverse and deep cultural experiences to engage with. Helping Sydney, the city that is for so many the gateway to Australia, take its place as one of the great cities of the world.
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Storyteller | Brand Experience Executive | Creative Leader | Keynote Speaker & Host | Kindness Warrior 🏳️🌈
People are a lot like cities. Ancient ones. Newly built. Crumbling. Ever-expanding. Fast-paced at the bookends of a workday. Slow & sleepy on Sunday mornings. They’re coffee shops percolating with art tucked away in small shady corners & high rise buildings bustling with business ideas on main drags. They’re hopeful, full of expectation & charm. They’re chaotic & calm. They’re where we go to find & lose ourselves. They’re where our community are. Sydney has always been one of my favorite cities on the planet. For years & years, & across timezones & borders & hemispheres I’ve always wondered why this city tugs at my heartstrings the way that it does. Maybe it’s the allure of the Opera House - it’s beautiful architecture has always made my small-town heart feel massively grateful. Maybe it’s the sharks in the harbor - just knowing that they are there, a promise of beauty & danger & serenity call to my soul. Maybe it’s Bondi’s soft edges & sharp rocks - the way both of these exist concurrently & inextricably remind me that we’re all made up of metaphors & memories & desireable dichotomies. Maybe it’s the people - the way a stranger will smile & say “G’day!” in a voice that sounds familiar & exotic all at once. Whatever it is about Sydney, every time I head back I’m reminded of who I am. Of how things & ideas & cities move & change. I’m forever humbled making new memories & remembering old ones fondly. When it comes to creative work, our stories, & our humanity maybe the most logical strategy is to take data & insight & close our eyes for a minute to remember what it feels like to be human city. Maybe the hack for any creative project is not a hack at all. Maybe it’s remembering that we’re nuanced. Gritty. Refined. Chaotic. Courageous. Urban. Suburban. Everything all at once. Maybe the hack is remembering that our audiences, our customers, & our colleagues are backroads & superhighways alike. Every person we communicate with is a high rise & a shoreline. We are the Opera House & every sharp-toothed shark in the harbor. We are cities. Our stories are maps. 🤘
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Downtowns that prioritize informal gathering spaces, promote walkability, and pursue activation through community amenities will create an authentic sense of place for downtown residents, employees, and local visitors. And, since the 2023 Gensler City Pulse study shared that people who feel that their central business district provides a great experience are 79% more likely to say that their city provides a great experience, we’d say the importance of a central business district cannot be overstated. Explore the insights on what urban residents desire: https://bit.ly/3S3pNas
What’s the Recipe for a Great Central Business District?
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As cities try to balance growth with livability and affordability, it's tempting to adopt an overly controlled approach to planning, including creating costly incentives, rather than reducing restrictions and allowing cities to evolve more organically into thriving places. Cities can use their power and influence to take on a more human-centered approach to the connective infrastructure in downtowns by selecting a variety of inexpensive placemaking and road-design practices that improve their safety and overall attractiveness, making the downtowns more appealing to people on foot, instead of drivers in cars.
The Key to a Strong Downtown Is Smart Policy Changes, Not Big Projects
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Exploring LA's dynamic real estate market reveals diverse investment opportunities. From Downtown LA's urban renewal to the luxurious streets of Brentwood, each area offers unique prospects for growth. March 2024 data shows a stable demand with a median home price of $970K. Key areas like Venice and Silver Lake are attracting tech professionals, boosting demand. Yet, there's more than prices and trends. This market reflects LA's vibrant culture and economic resilience. Isn't it fascinating how a city's character shapes its real estate landscape? Check the full details in the article linked below.
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