Seven Catalytic Placemaking Strategies: A Discussion about the Future of Vermont Downtowns
Restoring social life in Vermont starts with a rethinking of streets, public spaces and community institutions
Fred Kent
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The Past, Present, and Future of the Global Placemaking Movement
Imagine if the places where we live were shaped for, and from, our social lives, re-imagined to make it easy for us to gather, shop, have fun, eat together, and be around people different from us. we would collectively have an impact on the health of our planet.
How Seating Shapes Welcoming Cities
Benches and seating are not objects; they are mirrors to our social behavior. We have seen it time and again that where there is seating, there is life.
Time-Honored Places: The Public Square, Part II
Public Spaces as squares are plazas in Spain, Latin America, and sometimes the U.S., piazzas in Italy, platz in German-speaking countries, and simply "square" everywhere in between. In many small towns they have the Village Green. In essence they are the main gathering places for people.
Brooklyn Promenade Potential
The Brooklyn promenade is stark and not very inviting except for the extraordinary view. By initially adding a few items to experiment with, the community could see great possibilities for the future.
You are where you sit: Zurich shows us how
Zurich shows us how people thrive in places that reflect their personality and different people need different settings. Diversity of seating is a necessary amenity.