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Concept

placemaking

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232

Authors

116

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About

Placemaking is a multi-faceted concept and interdisciplinary approach within fields such as urban studies, geography, and planning. It investigates the complex socio-spatial processes by which physical spaces are imbued with meaning, identity, and function, transforming them into lived places. Key characteristics include a focus on the interplay between physical design, social interaction, and cultural context, often emphasizing participatory methods to enhance community well-being, foster local identity, and improve the functionality and vibrancy of public and semi-public realms.

Top Authors

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EE

University of California, Santa Cruz

RS

Northern Kentucky University

PN

University of Indonesia

CG

Wayne State University

JE

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Top Institutions

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University of Tasmania

Hobart, Australia

The University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia

Macquarie University

Sydney, Australia

Griffith University

Brisbane, Australia