#placemaking — Public Fediverse posts

RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/117053704354933500

Hey, Toronto - how about this?

Stop building the City into nothing but a heat sink.

A couple of parks and forested ravines - none in the city core - is not the same thing as an environmentally sustainable city. Or even an attractive Destination. The City is so afraid of creating placemaking for community and pedestrians (see the successful two block Church Street 'pilot project' to August 23 - which means the city will rip it out ASAP and will never do it again. When it should be permanent. Then add trees), inaction is the only action the City knows.

#cityplanning #environment #destinations #placemaking #Canada #toronto

RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/117053704354933500

Hey, Toronto - how about this?

Stop building the City into nothing but a heat sink.

A couple of parks and forested ravines - none in the city core - is not the same thing as an environmentally sustainable city. Or even an attractive Destination. The City is so afraid of creating placemaking for community and pedestrians (see the successful two block Church Street 'pilot project' to August 23 - which means the city will rip it out ASAP and will never do it again. When it should be permanent. Then add trees), inaction is the only action the City knows.

#cityplanning #environment #destinations #placemaking #Canada #toronto

RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/117053704354933500

Hey, Toronto - how about this?

Stop building the City into nothing but a heat sink.

A couple of parks and forested ravines - none in the city core - is not the same thing as an environmentally sustainable city. Or even an attractive Destination. The City is so afraid of creating placemaking for community and pedestrians (see the successful two block Church Street 'pilot project' to August 23 - which means the city will rip it out ASAP and will never do it again. When it should be permanent. Then add trees), inaction is the only action the City knows.

#cityplanning #environment #destinations #placemaking #Canada #toronto

RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/117053704354933500

Hey, Toronto - how about this?

Stop building the City into nothing but a heat sink.

A couple of parks and forested ravines - none in the city core - is not the same thing as an environmentally sustainable city. Or even an attractive Destination. The City is so afraid of creating placemaking for community and pedestrians (see the successful two block Church Street 'pilot project' to August 23 - which means the city will rip it out ASAP and will never do it again. When it should be permanent. Then add trees), inaction is the only action the City knows.

#cityplanning #environment #destinations #placemaking #Canada #toronto

RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/117053704354933500

Hey, Toronto - how about this?

Stop building the City into nothing but a heat sink.

A couple of parks and forested ravines - none in the city core - is not the same thing as an environmentally sustainable city. Or even an attractive Destination. The City is so afraid of creating placemaking for community and pedestrians (see the successful two block Church Street 'pilot project' to August 23 - which means the city will rip it out ASAP and will never do it again. When it should be permanent. Then add trees), inaction is the only action the City knows.

#cityplanning #environment #destinations #placemaking #Canada #toronto

Our neighbourhood grassroots community seed library box is installed. We are launching it in about 2 weeks. There's some seed sorting/packing I'm doing over next week to start stocking it up. I'll post photos of it setup soon.

We are calling it the Seven Oaks Seed Library. It's named after our little neighbourhood in South Saanich 🌱💚

#SeedLibrary #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #Placemaking #ShareSeeds #FreeSeeds #DonateSeeds #TakeSeeds #GrowFromSeed #SeedSavers #SeedsForCommunity #Saanich #CommunityInitiative #PeopleHelpingPeople #Grassroots #YYJ #VictoriaBC #gardening #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Seeds #VolunteerRun

Our neighbourhood grassroots community seed library box is installed. We are launching it in about 2 weeks. There's some seed sorting/packing I'm doing over next week to start stocking it up. I'll post photos of it setup soon.

We are calling it the Seven Oaks Seed Library. It's named after our little neighbourhood in South Saanich 🌱💚

#SeedLibrary #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #Placemaking #ShareSeeds #FreeSeeds #DonateSeeds #TakeSeeds #GrowFromSeed #SeedSavers #SeedsForCommunity #Saanich #CommunityInitiative #PeopleHelpingPeople #Grassroots #YYJ #VictoriaBC #gardening #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Seeds #VolunteerRun

Our neighbourhood grassroots community seed library box is installed. We are launching it in about 2 weeks. There's some seed sorting/packing I'm doing over next week to start stocking it up. I'll post photos of it setup soon.

We are calling it the Seven Oaks Seed Library. It's named after our little neighbourhood in South Saanich 🌱💚

#SeedLibrary #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #Placemaking #ShareSeeds #FreeSeeds #DonateSeeds #TakeSeeds #GrowFromSeed #SeedSavers #SeedsForCommunity #Saanich #CommunityInitiative #PeopleHelpingPeople #Grassroots #YYJ #VictoriaBC #gardening #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Seeds #VolunteerRun

Our neighbourhood grassroots community seed library box is installed. We are launching it in about 2 weeks. There's some seed sorting/packing I'm doing over next week to start stocking it up. I'll post photos of it setup soon.

We are calling it the Seven Oaks Seed Library. It's named after our little neighbourhood in South Saanich 🌱💚

#SeedLibrary #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #Placemaking #ShareSeeds #FreeSeeds #DonateSeeds #TakeSeeds #GrowFromSeed #SeedSavers #SeedsForCommunity #Saanich #CommunityInitiative #PeopleHelpingPeople #Grassroots #YYJ #VictoriaBC #gardening #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Seeds #VolunteerRun

Our neighbourhood grassroots community seed library box is installed. We are launching it in about 2 weeks. There's some seed sorting/packing I'm doing over next week to start stocking it up. I'll post photos of it setup soon.

We are calling it the Seven Oaks Seed Library. It's named after our little neighbourhood in South Saanich 🌱💚

#SeedLibrary #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #Placemaking #ShareSeeds #FreeSeeds #DonateSeeds #TakeSeeds #GrowFromSeed #SeedSavers #SeedsForCommunity #Saanich #CommunityInitiative #PeopleHelpingPeople #Grassroots #YYJ #VictoriaBC #gardening #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Seeds #VolunteerRun

Britain doesn’t just need more homes, it needs better places

Image: © :Standart | iStock Professor Ashley Wheaton of the University of the Built Environment discusses the launch…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #housebuilding #Newhomes #PBCTodayAugust2026 #Placemaking #Regeneration
https://www.europesays.com/britain/89632/

https://www.europesays.com/britain/89632/ Britain doesn’t just need more homes, it needs better places #Britain #housebuilding #NewHomes #PBCTodayAugust2026 #Placemaking #Regeneration

Art, Community Fee Hikes Stymie Units in Perth’s Leafy Mosman Park

A town administration’s eagerness to treble a developer’s public art and community benefit contribution has cast a cloud…
#Australia #Perth #Apartments #constructioncosts #DevelopmentApplications #government #Placemaking #Planning&Approvals #policy #Residential #Social&Community #WesternAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/54120/

I made an amateur video commercial, about my #LittleFreeLibrary in South #Saanich 😀

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityConnecting #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #FreeForTheCommunity #Placemaking #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #CommunityLibrary #grassroots #EverythingIsFree

I made an amateur video commercial, about my #LittleFreeLibrary in South #Saanich 😀

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityConnecting #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #FreeForTheCommunity #Placemaking #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #CommunityLibrary #grassroots #EverythingIsFree

I made an amateur video commercial, about my #LittleFreeLibrary in South #Saanich 😀

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityConnecting #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #FreeForTheCommunity #Placemaking #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #CommunityLibrary #grassroots #EverythingIsFree

I made an amateur video commercial, about my #LittleFreeLibrary in South #Saanich 😀

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityConnecting #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #FreeForTheCommunity #Placemaking #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #CommunityLibrary #grassroots #EverythingIsFree

I made an amateur video commercial, about my #LittleFreeLibrary in South #Saanich 😀

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityConnecting #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #FreeForTheCommunity #Placemaking #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #CommunityLibrary #grassroots #EverythingIsFree

🇮🇹Bravo Italiano🇮🇹: Planning Lessons from “The Hill” in St. Louis

Given the universal admiration of the scenic hill towns of Italy, it’s prophetic that an idyllic Italian enclave in St. Louis would be known as “The Hill.” Below are some of the many planning lessons that can be learned from this fine urban community.

• For those who have demeaned, dismissed, and discarded the City of St. Louis over the decades, “The Hill” is a clear and shining example of why that opinion is inaccurate. The ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ is very much alive and well here.

• “The Hill” successfully embraces all five human senses, as any great place should, through the sight of colorfully rich and vibrant streetscapes; from the sound of gurgling waters flowing in the piazza fountain or the rhythmic bells of St. Ambrose Catholic Church ringing upon the hour; via the dreamy aroma of delicious Italian fare drifting through the air: by the sweet taste of gelato after supper; and through the simple touch of couples holding hands while strolling on a evening walk.

• The Piazza Imo is a lovely recent addition to the neighborhood that exudes the beauty and richness of Italy’s civic gathering places in the middle of America. The piazza is an idyllic park setting that transcends national borders and vast oceans.

• To have survived Interstate 44 clipping the neighborhood, nearby urban decay, overly aggressive urban renewal, and all sorts of other threats to the cohesiveness of the neighborhood and continue to thrive says much about the collective hearts of the Italian-American community that calls “The Hill” home.

• There may be more Italian restaurants per capita in “The Hill” than in 99.9 percent of the United States. “The Hill” is a ‘Cucina Italiana’ gastronome’s slice of Heaven.

• When your city has two local food cuisine specialties that were born in the same neighborhood, that says something. St. Louis-style Pizza and Toasted Ravioli are quintessential St. Louis foodie delights that everyone should experience.

• Though shotgun-style dwellings may predominate, the mix of housing choices available within “The Hill” provide a healthy variety of living options from which to choose.

• Placemaking efforts such as pocket parks, community gardens, neighborhood identification signage, and murals are just a few examples of the ways “The Hill” has employed successful planning techniques throughout the neighborhood.

• “The Hill” is a physical celebration of Italian-American heritage and the immigrants from their homeland emigrated here.

• This retired planner truly wishes there was an easy way to simply bottle the mojo found in “The Hill” and apply it elsewhere in St. Louis and all across the American urban landscape.

• Red, white, and green are three colors that vividly depict the ethnic and cultural pride of the Italian-American residents living in “The Hill.” It’s a perfect example of how all of us should be able to celebrate the diverse textures, fibers, and patterns that are interwoven into the American tapestry.

🇮🇹Bravo Italiano🇮🇹: Planning Lessons from “The Hill” in St. Louis

Given the universal admiration of the scenic hill towns of Italy, it’s prophetic that an idyllic Italian enclave in St. Louis would be known as “The Hill.” Below are some of the many planning lessons that can be learned from this fine urban community.

• For those who have demeaned, dismissed, and discarded the City of St. Louis over the decades, “The Hill” is a clear and shining example of why that opinion is inaccurate. The ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ is very much alive and well here.

• “The Hill” successfully embraces all five human senses, as any great place should, through the sight of colorfully rich and vibrant streetscapes; from the sound of gurgling waters flowing in the piazza fountain or the rhythmic bells of St. Ambrose Catholic Church ringing upon the hour; via the dreamy aroma of delicious Italian fare drifting through the air: by the sweet taste of gelato after supper; and through the simple touch of couples holding hands while strolling on a evening walk.

• The Piazza Imo is a lovely recent addition to the neighborhood that exudes the beauty and richness of Italy’s civic gathering places in the middle of America. The piazza is an idyllic park setting that transcends national borders and vast oceans.

• To have survived Interstate 44 clipping the neighborhood, nearby urban decay, overly aggressive urban renewal, and all sorts of other threats to the cohesiveness of the neighborhood and continue to thrive says much about the collective hearts of the Italian-American community that calls “The Hill” home.

• There may be more Italian restaurants per capita in “The Hill” than in 99.9 percent of the United States. “The Hill” is a ‘Cucina Italiana’ gastronome’s slice of Heaven.

• When your city has two local food cuisine specialties that were born in the same neighborhood, that says something. St. Louis-style Pizza and Toasted Ravioli are quintessential St. Louis foodie delights that everyone should experience.

• Though shotgun-style dwellings may predominate, the mix of housing choices available within “The Hill” provide a healthy variety of living options from which to choose.

• Placemaking efforts such as pocket parks, community gardens, neighborhood identification signage, and murals are just a few examples of the ways “The Hill” has employed successful planning techniques throughout the neighborhood.

• “The Hill” is a physical celebration of Italian-American heritage and the immigrants from their homeland emigrated here.

• This retired planner truly wishes there was an easy way to simply bottle the mojo found in “The Hill” and apply it elsewhere in St. Louis and all across the American urban landscape.

• Red, white, and green are three colors that vividly depict the ethnic and cultural pride of the Italian-American residents living in “The Hill.” It’s a perfect example of how all of us should be able to celebrate the diverse textures, fibers, and patterns that are interwoven into the American tapestry.

🇮🇹Bravo Italiano🇮🇹: Planning Lessons from “The Hill” in St. Louis

Given the universal admiration of the scenic hill towns of Italy, it’s prophetic that an idyllic Italian enclave in St. Louis would be known as “The Hill.” Below are some of the many planning lessons that can be learned from this fine urban community.

• For those who have demeaned, dismissed, and discarded the City of St. Louis over the decades, “The Hill” is a clear and shining example of why that opinion is inaccurate. The ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ is very much alive and well here.

• “The Hill” successfully embraces all five human senses, as any great place should, through the sight of colorfully rich and vibrant streetscapes; from the sound of gurgling waters flowing in the piazza fountain or the rhythmic bells of St. Ambrose Catholic Church ringing upon the hour; via the dreamy aroma of delicious Italian fare drifting through the air: by the sweet taste of gelato after supper; and through the simple touch of couples holding hands while strolling on a evening walk.

• The Piazza Imo is a lovely recent addition to the neighborhood that exudes the beauty and richness of Italy’s civic gathering places in the middle of America. The piazza is an idyllic park setting that transcends national borders and vast oceans.

• To have survived Interstate 44 clipping the neighborhood, nearby urban decay, overly aggressive urban renewal, and all sorts of other threats to the cohesiveness of the neighborhood and continue to thrive says much about the collective hearts of the Italian-American community that calls “The Hill” home.

• There may be more Italian restaurants per capita in “The Hill” than in 99.9 percent of the United States. “The Hill” is a ‘Cucina Italiana’ gastronome’s slice of Heaven.

• When your city has two local food cuisine specialties that were born in the same neighborhood, that says something. St. Louis-style Pizza and Toasted Ravioli are quintessential St. Louis foodie delights that everyone should experience.

• Though shotgun-style dwellings may predominate, the mix of housing choices available within “The Hill” provide a healthy variety of living options from which to choose.

• Placemaking efforts such as pocket parks, community gardens, neighborhood identification signage, and murals are just a few examples of the ways “The Hill” has employed successful planning techniques throughout the neighborhood.

• “The Hill” is a physical celebration of Italian-American heritage and the immigrants from their homeland emigrated here.

• This retired planner truly wishes there was an easy way to simply bottle the mojo found in “The Hill” and apply it elsewhere in St. Louis and all across the American urban landscape.

• Red, white, and green are three colors that vividly depict the ethnic and cultural pride of the Italian-American residents living in “The Hill.” It’s a perfect example of how all of us should be able to celebrate the diverse textures, fibers, and patterns that are interwoven into the American tapestry.

🇮🇹Bravo Italiano🇮🇹: Planning Lessons from “The Hill” in St. Louis

Given the universal admiration of the scenic hill towns of Italy, it’s prophetic that an idyllic Italian enclave in St. Louis would be known as “The Hill.” Below are some of the many planning lessons that can be learned from this fine urban community.

• For those who have demeaned, dismissed, and discarded the City of St. Louis over the decades, “The Hill” is a clear and shining example of why that opinion is inaccurate. The ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ is very much alive and well here.

• “The Hill” successfully embraces all five human senses, as any great place should, through the sight of colorfully rich and vibrant streetscapes; from the sound of gurgling waters flowing in the piazza fountain or the rhythmic bells of St. Ambrose Catholic Church ringing upon the hour; via the dreamy aroma of delicious Italian fare drifting through the air: by the sweet taste of gelato after supper; and through the simple touch of couples holding hands while strolling on a evening walk.

• The Piazza Imo is a lovely recent addition to the neighborhood that exudes the beauty and richness of Italy’s civic gathering places in the middle of America. The piazza is an idyllic park setting that transcends national borders and vast oceans.

• To have survived Interstate 44 clipping the neighborhood, nearby urban decay, overly aggressive urban renewal, and all sorts of other threats to the cohesiveness of the neighborhood and continue to thrive says much about the collective hearts of the Italian-American community that calls “The Hill” home.

• There may be more Italian restaurants per capita in “The Hill” than in 99.9 percent of the United States. “The Hill” is a ‘Cucina Italiana’ gastronome’s slice of Heaven.

• When your city has two local food cuisine specialties that were born in the same neighborhood, that says something. St. Louis-style Pizza and Toasted Ravioli are quintessential St. Louis foodie delights that everyone should experience.

• Though shotgun-style dwellings may predominate, the mix of housing choices available within “The Hill” provide a healthy variety of living options from which to choose.

• Placemaking efforts such as pocket parks, community gardens, neighborhood identification signage, and murals are just a few examples of the ways “The Hill” has employed successful planning techniques throughout the neighborhood.

• “The Hill” is a physical celebration of Italian-American heritage and the immigrants from their homeland emigrated here.

• This retired planner truly wishes there was an easy way to simply bottle the mojo found in “The Hill” and apply it elsewhere in St. Louis and all across the American urban landscape.

• Red, white, and green are three colors that vividly depict the ethnic and cultural pride of the Italian-American residents living in “The Hill.” It’s a perfect example of how all of us should be able to celebrate the diverse textures, fibers, and patterns that are interwoven into the American tapestry.

🇮🇹Bravo Italiano🇮🇹: Planning Lessons from “The Hill” in St. Louis

Given the universal admiration of the scenic hill towns of Italy, it’s prophetic that an idyllic Italian enclave in St. Louis would be known as “The Hill.” Below are some of the many planning lessons that can be learned from this fine urban community.

• For those who have demeaned, dismissed, and discarded the City of St. Louis over the decades, “The Hill” is a clear and shining example of why that opinion is inaccurate. The ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ is very much alive and well here.

• “The Hill” successfully embraces all five human senses, as any great place should, through the sight of colorfully rich and vibrant streetscapes; from the sound of gurgling waters flowing in the piazza fountain or the rhythmic bells of St. Ambrose Catholic Church ringing upon the hour; via the dreamy aroma of delicious Italian fare drifting through the air: by the sweet taste of gelato after supper; and through the simple touch of couples holding hands while strolling on a evening walk.

• The Piazza Imo is a lovely recent addition to the neighborhood that exudes the beauty and richness of Italy’s civic gathering places in the middle of America. The piazza is an idyllic park setting that transcends national borders and vast oceans.

• To have survived Interstate 44 clipping the neighborhood, nearby urban decay, overly aggressive urban renewal, and all sorts of other threats to the cohesiveness of the neighborhood and continue to thrive says much about the collective hearts of the Italian-American community that calls “The Hill” home.

• There may be more Italian restaurants per capita in “The Hill” than in 99.9 percent of the United States. “The Hill” is a ‘Cucina Italiana’ gastronome’s slice of Heaven.

• When your city has two local food cuisine specialties that were born in the same neighborhood, that says something. St. Louis-style Pizza and Toasted Ravioli are quintessential St. Louis foodie delights that everyone should experience.

• Though shotgun-style dwellings may predominate, the mix of housing choices available within “The Hill” provide a healthy variety of living options from which to choose.

• Placemaking efforts such as pocket parks, community gardens, neighborhood identification signage, and murals are just a few examples of the ways “The Hill” has employed successful planning techniques throughout the neighborhood.

• “The Hill” is a physical celebration of Italian-American heritage and the immigrants from their homeland emigrated here.

• This retired planner truly wishes there was an easy way to simply bottle the mojo found in “The Hill” and apply it elsewhere in St. Louis and all across the American urban landscape.

• Red, white, and green are three colors that vividly depict the ethnic and cultural pride of the Italian-American residents living in “The Hill.” It’s a perfect example of how all of us should be able to celebrate the diverse textures, fibers, and patterns that are interwoven into the American tapestry.

My #LittleFreeLibrary has been freshly restocked with some new books, more community & book lovers & environmentalist stickers, rad anarchist zines & a few other extra awesome freebies! My LFL is listed on Google maps under Dino Books Little Free Library. I run the only #anarchist LFL in the area 🤘

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityLibrary #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #ReadMoreBooks #bookstodon #ComeGetFreeBooks #Saanich #VictoriaBC #placemaking #VancouverIsland #ShareBooks #AnarchistLibrary #SolarPunk #library

My #LittleFreeLibrary has been freshly restocked with some new books, more community & book lovers & environmentalist stickers, rad anarchist zines & a few other extra awesome freebies! My LFL is listed on Google maps under Dino Books Little Free Library. I run the only #anarchist LFL in the area 🤘

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityLibrary #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #ReadMoreBooks #bookstodon #ComeGetFreeBooks #Saanich #VictoriaBC #placemaking #VancouverIsland #ShareBooks #AnarchistLibrary #SolarPunk #library

My #LittleFreeLibrary has been freshly restocked with some new books, more community & book lovers & environmentalist stickers, rad anarchist zines & a few other extra awesome freebies! My LFL is listed on Google maps under Dino Books Little Free Library. I run the only #anarchist LFL in the area 🤘

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityLibrary #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #ReadMoreBooks #bookstodon #ComeGetFreeBooks #Saanich #VictoriaBC #placemaking #VancouverIsland #ShareBooks #AnarchistLibrary #SolarPunk #library

My #LittleFreeLibrary has been freshly restocked with some new books, more community & book lovers & environmentalist stickers, rad anarchist zines & a few other extra awesome freebies! My LFL is listed on Google maps under Dino Books Little Free Library. I run the only #anarchist LFL in the area 🤘

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityLibrary #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #ReadMoreBooks #bookstodon #ComeGetFreeBooks #Saanich #VictoriaBC #placemaking #VancouverIsland #ShareBooks #AnarchistLibrary #SolarPunk #library

My #LittleFreeLibrary has been freshly restocked with some new books, more community & book lovers & environmentalist stickers, rad anarchist zines & a few other extra awesome freebies! My LFL is listed on Google maps under Dino Books Little Free Library. I run the only #anarchist LFL in the area 🤘

#CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #CommunityLibrary #FreeBooks #FreeZines #FreeStickers #ReadMoreBooks #bookstodon #ComeGetFreeBooks #Saanich #VictoriaBC #placemaking #VancouverIsland #ShareBooks #AnarchistLibrary #SolarPunk #library

The Disappearance of the Public Bench

https://placesjournal.org/article/the-disappearance-of-the-public-bench/

#HackerNews #publicspaces #urbanfurniture #architecture #communitydesign #placemaking

The Disappearance of the Public Bench

https://placesjournal.org/article/the-disappearance-of-the-public-bench/

#HackerNews #publicspaces #urbanfurniture #architecture #communitydesign #placemaking

The Disappearance of the Public Bench

https://placesjournal.org/article/the-disappearance-of-the-public-bench/

#HackerNews #publicspaces #urbanfurniture #architecture #communitydesign #placemaking

The Disappearance of the Public Bench

https://placesjournal.org/article/the-disappearance-of-the-public-bench/

#HackerNews #publicspaces #urbanfurniture #architecture #communitydesign #placemaking

The Disappearance of the Public Bench

https://placesjournal.org/article/the-disappearance-of-the-public-bench/

#HackerNews #publicspaces #urbanfurniture #architecture #communitydesign #placemaking

It’s great to see a traditional #architecture school is opening up in Europe.

Currently, new developments are filled with boring, soul-destroying concrete and glass boxes that are universally hated by the public.

This school will create a new generation of architects who know how to create liveable and aesthetically pleasing places for people. If you have the means, please help them fulfil their mission.

#Urbanism #PlaceMaking
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2cyMvm45dTc

It’s great to see a traditional #architecture school is opening up in Europe.

Currently, new developments are filled with boring, soul-destroying concrete and glass boxes that are universally hated by the public.

This school will create a new generation of architects who know how to create liveable and aesthetically pleasing places for people. If you have the means, please help them fulfil their mission.

#Urbanism #PlaceMaking
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2cyMvm45dTc

It’s great to see a traditional #architecture school is opening up in Europe.

Currently, new developments are filled with boring, soul-destroying concrete and glass boxes that are universally hated by the public.

This school will create a new generation of architects who know how to create liveable and aesthetically pleasing places for people. If you have the means, please help them fulfil their mission.

#Urbanism #PlaceMaking
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2cyMvm45dTc

It’s great to see a traditional #architecture school is opening up in Europe.

Currently, new developments are filled with boring, soul-destroying concrete and glass boxes that are universally hated by the public.

This school will create a new generation of architects who know how to create liveable and aesthetically pleasing places for people. If you have the means, please help them fulfil their mission.

#Urbanism #PlaceMaking
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2cyMvm45dTc

It’s great to see a traditional #architecture school is opening up in Europe.

Currently, new developments are filled with boring, soul-destroying concrete and glass boxes that are universally hated by the public.

This school will create a new generation of architects who know how to create liveable and aesthetically pleasing places for people. If you have the means, please help them fulfil their mission.

#Urbanism #PlaceMaking
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2cyMvm45dTc

https://www.europesays.com/uk/900264/ The Sheffield Declaration: Putting principles back into planning #Britain #England #GreatBritain #PBCTodayMay2026 #Placemaking #Planning #sheffield #UK #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/britain/13719/ Britain’s latest new towns won’t be new towns. And that’s a good thing #Britain #DesignQuality #NewTowns #Placemaking #Planning

Nothing like a nice lounge in the Gaukel Block hamster wheel. This plus the neuron scooters behind me means spring is here 🌱#publicArt #placemaking #kitchener

Nothing like a nice lounge in the Gaukel Block hamster wheel. This plus the neuron scooters behind me means spring is here 🌱#publicArt #placemaking #kitchener

Nothing like a nice lounge in the Gaukel Block hamster wheel. This plus the neuron scooters behind me means spring is here 🌱#publicArt #placemaking #kitchener

Nothing like a nice lounge in the Gaukel Block hamster wheel. This plus the neuron scooters behind me means spring is here 🌱#publicArt #placemaking #kitchener

Nothing like a nice lounge in the Gaukel Block hamster wheel. This plus the neuron scooters behind me means spring is here 🌱#publicArt #placemaking #kitchener

For future reference: Happy Cities post on place making in North Vancouver, and why some efforts succeed while others fail https://happycities.com/blog/community-led-destination-planning-for-tourism?utm_source=Happy+Cities+mailing+list&utm_campaign=4327006cce-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_01_04_07&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4327006cce-439531237 #placemaking #Vancouver #urbanism

For future reference: Happy Cities post on place making in North Vancouver, and why some efforts succeed while others fail https://happycities.com/blog/community-led-destination-planning-for-tourism?utm_source=Happy+Cities+mailing+list&utm_campaign=4327006cce-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_01_04_07&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4327006cce-439531237 #placemaking #Vancouver #urbanism

This great video by Streetscapes shows how city centres can be redesigned to massively reduce driving, through-traffic, and create walkable, vibrant places for people.

#Urbanism #PlaceMaking
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bgKokpZMFnU

This great video by Streetscapes shows how city centres can be redesigned to massively reduce driving, through-traffic, and create walkable, vibrant places for people.

#Urbanism #PlaceMaking
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bgKokpZMFnU

This great video by Streetscapes shows how city centres can be redesigned to massively reduce driving, through-traffic, and create walkable, vibrant places for people.

#Urbanism #PlaceMaking
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bgKokpZMFnU

For future reference: interesting thoughts this morning by Bill Fulton, articulating something I've been wondering about third places: https://futureofwhere.substack.com/p/is-the-third-place-dead #ThirdPlaces #urbanism #coffee #placeMaking

For future reference: interesting thoughts this morning by Bill Fulton, articulating something I've been wondering about third places: https://futureofwhere.substack.com/p/is-the-third-place-dead #ThirdPlaces #urbanism #coffee #placeMaking

@anna love the typographic, multilingual mural welcoming you to Basel.
Or rather luring you to the Basel website
Nice landmark still.
#placemaking

@anna love the typographic, multilingual mural welcoming you to Basel.
Or rather luring you to the Basel website
Nice landmark still.
#placemaking

@anna love the typographic, multilingual mural welcoming you to Basel.
Or rather luring you to the Basel website
Nice landmark still.
#placemaking

@anna love the typographic, multilingual mural welcoming you to Basel.
Or rather luring you to the Basel website
Nice landmark still.
#placemaking

@anna love the typographic, multilingual mural welcoming you to Basel.
Or rather luring you to the Basel website
Nice landmark still.
#placemaking

Australia's "first new city in over 100 years"

https://www.dezeen.com/2026/02/11/plans-unveiled-australias-first-new-city-100-years/

What stands out to you? I wonder about noise pollution from the airport. And I love the look of the pink building in this photo.

#airQuality #construction #design #placemaking #urbanPlanning #Australia

Australia's "first new city in over 100 years"

https://www.dezeen.com/2026/02/11/plans-unveiled-australias-first-new-city-100-years/

What stands out to you? I wonder about noise pollution from the airport. And I love the look of the pink building in this photo.

#airQuality #construction #design #placemaking #urbanPlanning #Australia

Australia's "first new city in over 100 years"

https://www.dezeen.com/2026/02/11/plans-unveiled-australias-first-new-city-100-years/

What stands out to you? I wonder about noise pollution from the airport. And I love the look of the pink building in this photo.

#airQuality #construction #design #placemaking #urbanPlanning #Australia