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The Art of Place-Making: Transforming The Spaces To An Elevated Places

The document discusses the benefits of placemaking in transforming spaces into elevated places. Placemaking builds and supports the local economy through small businesses, higher property values, and tax revenue. It nurtures community identity by encouraging organization, pride, and self-management. Placemaking also fosters frequent and meaningful contact between community members, improving sociability and reducing barriers.

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The Art of Place-Making: Transforming The Spaces To An Elevated Places

The document discusses the benefits of placemaking in transforming spaces into elevated places. Placemaking builds and supports the local economy through small businesses, higher property values, and tax revenue. It nurtures community identity by encouraging organization, pride, and self-management. Placemaking also fosters frequent and meaningful contact between community members, improving sociability and reducing barriers.

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The Art of Placemaking

TRANSFORMING THE
SPACES TO AN ELEVATED
PLACES

1.Builds & Supports the local economy:


.Small scale entrepreneurship
.More quality goods available
.Higher real estate value
.Local ownership, local value
.More desirable jobs
.Increased currency velocity
.Greater tax revenue
.Less need for municipal services

2.Nurtures & Defines Community


Identity:
.Greater community organization
.Sense of pride and volunteerism
.Perpetuation of integrity & values
.Mutual coercion, mutually agreed upon
.Less need for municipal control
.Self managing

3. Fosters Frequent & Meaningful


Contact:
.Improves sociability
.More cultural exposure, interaction
.Exchanges and preserves information, wisdom,
values
.Supports barter system
.Reduces race and class barriers
.Feeling of interconnection

4.Creates Improved Accessibility:


.More walkable
.Safe for pedestrians
.Compatible with public transit
.Reduces needs for cars and parking
.More efficient use of time and money
.Greater connection between uses

5.Promotes Sense of Comfort:


.Visually pleasing
.Generally stimulating
.Sense of belonging
.Greater security
.Better environmental quality
.Feeling of freedom

6.Draws a Diverse Population:


. More women, elderly & children
. Greater ethnic & cultural pluralism
. Encourages a range of activities and uses
. New services, retail and customer niches
. Variation and character in built environment
. Encourages community creativity

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