Main street placemaking thrives when there are positive spillovers. This means: increased visits, shared resources, & beautifully designed spaces. Strong main streets aren't about one business doing well; create a thriving ecosystem where everyone rises together. #placemaking
Humans have 5 senses—a good place should appeal to them all. Especially for places like storefronts, where you’re trying to draw in passersby, the space should sound, smell, feel and even taste good, in addition to looking good. Read more👇 #placemaking#PublicSpace
What makes a space feel safe? It’s not about profiling or exclusion—it’s about the experience. When we focus on positive experiences & actions, we create real safety for everyone. Read more on our blog below👇 #SafeSpaces#UrbanPlanning#Placemaking
The value a place holds is directly related to that place’s fulfillment of human needs & desires. Providing goods & services - such as food, shelter, social & learning opportunities - is the best way to help users build positive experiences in a place. #placemaking#publicspace
True transformation can happen in places where community members are at the forefront of care. Learn how the Ambassador model of our Mobility Hubs project provided a framework for local individuals to become “champions” of shaping their shared environment:
We believe in sharing knowledge, and that creating great places starts with the right tools. 🛠️ Dive into our Placemaking Resource library—free toolkits filled with lessons from our past work to guide your placemaking journey. 📚 Explore now:
Real participation comes from allowing those who care about a place to do small, good things without formal approval. Encourage personal touches like moving furniture, creating art, or writing on a public board to build ownership of a place. #Engagement#Community#Participation
Allowing regular users of a space to feel they belong starts by inviting participation. Our new blog post explores how to ditch controlling practices, and to instead cultivate ownership and shared care of places. Check it out on our Substack! #Engagement#Community#Participation
🥨Food is often the biggest draw to going out in the cold- warm food holds a particular sway. Winter also provides festive cooking opportunities like s’mores and roasting chestnuts. Read all our winter event strategies below, and subscribe! #WinterEvents#Placemaking#Engagement