What is Placemaking?

Placemaking is a people-centered approach to the creation of public spaces and activities that make our city special and help build community. It involves observing, listening to, and asking questions of the people who live, work and play in our neighborhoods, to uncover possibility. Emphasis is on do-able improvements that bring quick benefits to the neighborhood and build momentum.

Learn more about placemaking and how it can transform public spaces, by downloading the Placemaking Booklet prepared by the Project for Public Spaces.

Resources and Inspirations

Project for Public SpacesProject for Public Spaces (PPS) is the central hub of the global Placemaking movement, connecting people to ideas, expertise, and partners who share a passion for creating vital places.

Lighter, Quicker, CheaperLighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) Placemaking from around the globe and how they are transforming our public spaces. To learn more: www.pps.org/lighter-quicker-cheaper

Creative Placemakingpublic art urbanism community participation

Placemaking Chicago

A joint effort of the Metropolitan Planning Council and the Project for Public Spaces, aimed at community-based placemaking in the City of Chicago, IL. Site includes resources on placemaking steps and techniques.

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