Throwing (Good) Shade for Placemaking
Creating shade can be an intentional strategy developed with and led by communities. It can have an enormous collective impact on walkability, Social Life, and climate resilience.
Amenities20
Highlighting a Community’s Identity by Creating Great Amenities: A bench at a corner; shade from a canopy or tree; a drinking fountain; a simple bollard...all are like life support to everyone in a community...And, the best communities place them where people need them. Comfort is the knowledge that a community cares.
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