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🌨️ Embracing Winter Placemaking: Creating Vibrant Communities in the Chill ❄️ Winter is more than just a season—it's an opportunity to transform our public spaces into cozy, inviting havens that unite communities! Check out this insightful article from AARP that delves into the world of Winter Placemaking and how it's reshaping our cities. From vibrant ice sculptures to heated public seating areas, communities are finding innovative ways to make the most of the winter wonderland. Discover how Winter Placemaking enhances the aesthetics of our surroundings and fosters a sense of connection and warmth among residents. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Creative installations that celebrate the season 2️⃣ Cozy outdoor seating with a touch of warmth 3️⃣ Community-driven events to beat the winter blues Let's continue to reimagine and revitalize our public spaces, making them enjoyable year-round. Have you experienced any unique winter placemaking initiatives in your community? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below! #WinterPlacemaking #CommunityEngagement #UrbanDesign #AARP #WinterWonderland ❄️🏙️

Daylighting covered waterways is a difficult and intense process. Every step we can take to highlight these hidden waters brings us closer to more connected floodplains.

Great idea! Reshaping the rulebook is how we move forward and progress into making more open, inviting and fun spaces for everyone.

🌳 🏙 Imagine wandering through a vibrant street market, lounging in a serene park, strolling along a bustling riverwalk, or discovering community in a welcoming center. What unites these experiences? They represent the mosaic of public spaces that breathe life into our cities. These arenas are crucial for the wellbeing of every urbanite, yet they often fall short in inclusivity, failing to embrace the full spectrum of social groups. More on the importance of public spaces: https://loom.ly/h_CcplI

Join us as we spotlight placemaking at the next RLC in Action. Learn about regional examples of placemaking, and how building community serves as an economic driver at RLC in Action, Jan. 10: https://bit.ly/3NiSgaK

Principal Jared H. Press spoke as a panelist at Project for Public Spaces’ 4th International Placemaking Week conference, highlighting how  Prince George's County, Maryland is using a vision grounded in placemaking to drive equitable economic development along the Blue Line Corridor.     The County adopted a forward-thinking approach by identifying key public investments in multimodal infrastructure, public anchor institutions, and placemaking through programming and activation to attract private investment in dense, mixed-use, transit-oriented development.     Panelists highlighted how, unlike urban settings, suburbia often lacks natural spaces for community gatherings, making it challenging for residents to envision effective placemaking. Yet, the demand for such initiatives is strong. The successful implementation of such long-term initiatives requires a clear and coherent vision that serves as a consistent reference point that can endure turnover in administrations, agency staff, and market cycles.     Engaging the community in these environments requires innovative strategies and a deep understanding of their unique needs. While the full realization of the Blue Line Corridor vision will take years, the early successes and lessons learned provide a valuable blueprint for other suburban jurisdictions aiming for equitable economic development.     #EconomicDevelopment #Placemaking #TransitOrientedDevelopment #CommunityEngagement 

🏡 What is Placemaking? 🤔 We're currently engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue about the definition (or lack thereof) of placemaking. It's inspiring to witness the myriad ways in which organizations, individuals and initiatives have embraced and utilized this concept within urban planning. We see practitioners adapting various forms of placemaking tactics to positively influence the unique context of a place - its culture - and the citizens who mold it. This ongoing exploration of placemaking is generating stimulating conversations on how our industry can collectively grow and evolve. 💬 Our approach to placemaking draws inspiration from Project for Public Spaces, who have been shaping this term since the 70s. We stand firmly with the idea that placemaking is a collaborative approach to area development, one that motivates people to collectively reimagine and reinvent public spaces. To delve a bit deeper into our approach, check out the video linked in this post. Here at Plot Twist Placemaking, we are thrilled to be a part of this journey, offering consultation and implementation for such a vital urban planning and community development process. Stay tuned for more insights into what placemaking means to us! 🌟 And, as always, we encourage you to reach out for collaboration! Let’s unite to bring placemaking to life. #Placemaking #PlotTwistPlacemaking

This is fantastic! Big cheers to our #WorldWideWander partners at PlacemakingX. This 19 minute doc, The Place Man, is well worth a watch, about Fred Kent's awe-inspiring work. We totally love this idea that "placemaking is improvisational street performance" and see the role of the imagination, and wandering in a Street Wisdom kind of way, as having a part to play in that. Emphasis on play. https://lnkd.in/dwuuCJGt

In Part 3 of the (RE) Series, I outline a strategic approach to making the outdoors a more inclusive space for all especially for communities of color. Join me on the third leg of this metaphorical hike! https://lnkd.in/g3GAuNWh