When it comes to addressing climate change in a way that actually moves the needle, the creativity and community-orientation that always defined the global Placemaking movement can be the foundation for the future of communities everywhere--and for our planet.
What great squares have to offer their communities is limitless. The most magical parts about these places are the simple, crucial chance encounters that allow us to have with others.
Creating organic, productive places for people to come together, reflect on the social life of their communities, spark ideas through conversation, and be inspired to take the social life of these places into their own hands
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.
Eating along the water is almost universally appealing. We are drawn to great waterfronts that have it, like these 6 wonderful examples.
Great Barrington, MA. Draft Discussion Building a Placemaking Campaign
