#placemaking — Public Fediverse posts

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

The Sheffield Declaration: Putting principles back into planning

Image: © SAKhanPhotography | iStock The Sheffield Declaration aims to provide a hopeful pathway to healthy placemaking, which…
#Sheffield #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #GreatBritain #PBCTodayMay2026 #Placemaking #Planning #sheffield
https://www.europesays.com/uk/900264/

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

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

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

Could you or your team use some help? As I make a transition back to regular work, I've got some flex time that I'm happy to VOLUNTEER. My initial thought is a solid 3 to 4 hours per week, but we can certainly discuss. Accepting applications now.

I'm based out of Boston, reliable to contribute from home remotely or meet somewhere in the metro area for on-site work. (Especially downtown, central neighborhoods, Cambridge/Somerville, and the south/eastern part of greater Boston.)

As a mission-driven person I'm excited to consider even basic/detailed/grunt labor that supports the team, so don't be shy with your proposal if it doesn't sound like a perfect fit with my background. Question(s)?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-simonds-4b601829/

Interested parties will need to submit the following:
- link to your website - as applicable
- description of the need, context
- preferred way to be in touch (e.g. phone or email)

I look forward to hearing from you!

#airQuality
#buildings
#climate
#construction
#energy
#IAQ
#placemaking
#renovation
#Boston
#greaterBoston
#remote
#remoteWork

(EDIT: Link correction.)

Could you or your team use some help? As I make a transition back to regular work, I've got some flex time that I'm happy to VOLUNTEER. My initial thought is a solid 3 to 4 hours per week, but we can certainly discuss. Accepting applications now.

I'm based out of Boston, reliable to contribute from home remotely or meet somewhere in the metro area for on-site work. (Especially downtown, central neighborhoods, Cambridge/Somerville, and the south/eastern part of greater Boston.)

As a mission-driven person I'm excited to consider even basic/detailed/grunt labor that supports the team, so don't be shy with your proposal if it doesn't sound like a perfect fit with my background. Question(s)?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-simonds-4b601829/

Interested parties will need to submit the following:
- link to your website - as applicable
- description of the need, context
- preferred way to be in touch (e.g. phone or email)

I look forward to hearing from you!

#airQuality
#buildings
#climate
#construction
#energy
#IAQ
#placemaking
#renovation
#Boston
#greaterBoston
#remote
#remoteWork

(EDIT: Link correction.)

Could you or your team use some help? As I make a transition back to regular work, I've got some flex time that I'm happy to VOLUNTEER. My initial thought is a solid 3 to 4 hours per week, but we can certainly discuss. Accepting applications now.

I'm based out of Boston, reliable to contribute from home remotely or meet somewhere in the metro area for on-site work. (Especially downtown, central neighborhoods, Cambridge/Somerville, and the south/eastern part of greater Boston.)

As a mission-driven person I'm excited to consider even basic/detailed/grunt labor that supports the team, so don't be shy with your proposal if it doesn't sound like a perfect fit with my background. Question(s)?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-simonds-4b601829/

Interested parties will need to submit the following:
- link to your website - as applicable
- description of the need, context
- preferred way to be in touch (e.g. phone or email)

I look forward to hearing from you!

#airQuality
#buildings
#climate
#construction
#energy
#IAQ
#placemaking
#renovation
#Boston
#greaterBoston
#remote
#remoteWork

(EDIT: Link correction.)

Could you or your team use some help? As I make a transition back to regular work, I've got some flex time that I'm happy to VOLUNTEER. My initial thought is a solid 3 to 4 hours per week, but we can certainly discuss. Accepting applications now.

I'm based out of Boston, reliable to contribute from home remotely or meet somewhere in the metro area for on-site work. (Especially downtown, central neighborhoods, Cambridge/Somerville, and the south/eastern part of greater Boston.)

As a mission-driven person I'm excited to consider even basic/detailed/grunt labor that supports the team, so don't be shy with your proposal if it doesn't sound like a perfect fit with my background. Question(s)?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-simonds-4b601829/

Interested parties will need to submit the following:
- link to your website - as applicable
- description of the need, context
- preferred way to be in touch (e.g. phone or email)

I look forward to hearing from you!

#airQuality
#buildings
#climate
#construction
#energy
#IAQ
#placemaking
#renovation
#Boston
#greaterBoston
#remote
#remoteWork

(EDIT: Link correction.)

Council draws up major new plan to reshape Swansea city centre and waterfront

A new long‑term plan for the city centre

The draft document, called Future Swansea, sets out how the council wants the city centre and waterfront to develop over the next 8–10 years. According to the Cabinet report, it replaces the previous 2016 framework and will help shape the next Local Development Plan, covering everything from public spaces and walking routes to new homes, jobs and major redevelopment sites.

The plan covers the whole stretch from the seafront to Dyfatty Junction and from the River Tawe to Westway, including key gateways such as St Helens Road and the St Thomas Waterfront site.

Building on recent regeneration

The council says the plan is designed to pull together the next phase of work following a decade of major projects, including the Swansea Arena, the Kingsway and Orchard Street improvements, and new office space at 71/72 Kingsway. More schemes are already underway — such as the Castle Square redevelopment and Copr Bay phase two — with others in the pipeline, including the Civic Centre and St Thomas former station sites.

The new plan aims to bring these strands together into a single long‑term direction for the city centre and waterfront.

Consultation expected to start this month

Cabinet members will decide on February 19 whether to put the plan out to public consultation. If approved, the consultation would run from late February through most of March. A shorter, easy‑read version will also be published so people can see what’s being proposed without having to read the full technical document.

The draft has already been shaped by earlier engagement with more than 1,200 residents, businesses and organisations, according to the Cabinet report.

What the plan focuses on

The council says the plan aims to make Swansea a “vibrant, green and liveable ‘City on the Beach’,” with better public spaces, improved walking and cycling routes, and stronger links between the city centre, the seafront and the river.

It also highlights potential changes around Swansea Market, the Quadrant, St Mary’s, High Street Station and the routes connecting the city centre to the waterfront. These ideas are at an early stage and will be refined after public feedback.

‘A real opportunity to shape the future’

Cllr Robert Francis‑Davies, cabinet member for investment, regeneration, events and tourism, said the consultation would give residents “a real opportunity to shape the future of their city centre and waterfront.”

He said Swansea had already seen significant change in recent years and the new plan “sets out the next steps in creating a greener, more vibrant and more welcoming city for everyone.”

What happens next

If Cabinet signs off the consultation, the draft plan and summary version will be published later this month. Residents will then be able to give feedback until the end of March. The council will review all responses before presenting a final version of the plan to Cabinet for adoption as policy.

Details of how to take part will be announced shortly.

Could you or your team use some help? As I make a transition back to regular work, I've got some flex time that I'm happy to VOLUNTEER. My initial thought is a solid 3 to 4 hours per week, but we can certainly discuss. Accepting applications now.

I'm based out of Boston, reliable to contribute from home remotely or meet somewhere in the metro area for on-site work. (Especially downtown, central neighborhoods, Cambridge/Somerville, and the south/eastern part of greater Boston.)

As a mission-driven person I'm excited to consider even basic/detailed/grunt labor that supports the team, so don't be shy with your proposal if it doesn't sound like a perfect fit with my background. Question(s)?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-simonds-4b601829/

Interested parties will need to submit the following:
- link to your website - as applicable
- at least one short paragraph describing the need, context
- preferred way to be in touch (e.g. phone or email)

I look forward to hearing from you!

#airQuality #buildings #climate #construction #energy #IAQ #placemaking #renovation #Boston #greaterBoston #remote #remoteWork

Join me and the National Scenic Byway Association, along with small town event and visitor experience expert Vicky Soderberg, as we bust some tourism myths and give you a clearer way of thinking about what actually works, in a webinar on Thursday, February 19, at 4 p.m. Eastern. Yes, a recording will be sent to all registrants:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/busting-a-few-event-and-tourism-myths-registration-1980583141492

#SocialTown #tourism #travel #ScenicByway #placemaking #EconomicDevelopment #EventProfs #TrainingAndDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment

Join me and the National Scenic Byway Association, along with small town event and visitor experience expert Vicky Soderberg, as we bust some tourism myths and give you a clearer way of thinking about what actually works, in a webinar on Thursday, February 19, at 4 p.m. Eastern. Yes, a recording will be sent to all registrants:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/busting-a-few-event-and-tourism-myths-registration-1980583141492

#SocialTown #tourism #travel #ScenicByway #placemaking #EconomicDevelopment #EventProfs #TrainingAndDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment

Join me and the National Scenic Byway Association, along with small town event and visitor experience expert Vicky Soderberg, as we bust some tourism myths and give you a clearer way of thinking about what actually works, in a webinar on Thursday, February 19, at 4 p.m. Eastern. Yes, a recording will be sent to all registrants:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/busting-a-few-event-and-tourism-myths-registration-1980583141492

#SocialTown #tourism #travel #ScenicByway #placemaking #EconomicDevelopment #EventProfs #TrainingAndDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment

Join me and the National Scenic Byway Association, along with small town event and visitor experience expert Vicky Soderberg, as we bust some tourism myths and give you a clearer way of thinking about what actually works, in a webinar on Thursday, February 19, at 4 p.m. Eastern. Yes, a recording will be sent to all registrants:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/busting-a-few-event-and-tourism-myths-registration-1980583141492

#SocialTown #tourism #travel #ScenicByway #placemaking #EconomicDevelopment #EventProfs #TrainingAndDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment

Fontane di Roma: Sculpted aquatic marvels of the Eternal City

Usually the first attractions one hears about regarding Roma, Italy are the Vatican and the Colosseum. The Trevi Fountain (Fontane) is usually high on the list too, but you may not hear of the hundreds of other fountains that dot the city. For us, these aquatic marvels, often sculpted in marble, were a particular highlight of the Eternal City.

We were particularly fond of the three fountains in Piazza Navona as well as the Quattro Fontane at the intersection of Via del Quirinale and Via XX Settembre where each corner of the intersection is graced with a unique fountain.

Trevi Fountain, while quite beautiful, is literally overwhelmed with tourists, making the experience much less than satisfying. Who knows if the recently enacted new two euro fee for those seeking close access to the fountain will make a difference.

Most endearing to this retired urban planner was the way these sculpted fountains served as a gathering place…a place of relaxation and contemplation…a third place to meet friends and family or to just people watch. The fountains also serve as a sanctuary…a place of respite from the hustle and bustle of the city surrounding you through the soothing “white noise” of the fountain’s gurgling waters.

American cities could learn a lot about placemaking from Roma and other Italian cities. From piazzas to fountains to gardens to monuments, many Italian cities radiate  people-friendly attributes. One cannot help but become enamored with their endearing charm.

Provided below is but a small sampling of these wonderful works of sculpting art mixed with water — some are as much as 500 years old. Pax!

p.s. All photos are by the blog author.

_______

_______

Quarttro Fontane

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#cities #fontana #fontane #fountains #fun #geography #history #Italia #Italy #landUse #peopleFriendly #placemaking #planning #Roma #Rome #sightseeing #tourism #travel

Fontane di Roma: Sculpted aquatic marvels of the Eternal City

Usually the first attractions one hears about regarding Roma, Italy are the Vatican and the Colosseum. The Trevi Fountain (Fontane) is usually high on the list too, but you may not hear of the hundreds of other fountains that dot the city. For us, these aquatic marvels, often sculpted in marble, were a particular highlight of the Eternal City.

We were particularly fond of the three fountains in Piazza Navona as well as the Quattro Fontane at the intersection of Via del Quirinale and Via XX Settembre where each corner of the intersection is graced with a unique fountain.

Trevi Fountain, while quite beautiful, is literally overwhelmed with tourists, making the experience much less than satisfying. Who knows if the recently enacted new two euro fee for those seeking close access to the fountain will make a difference.

Most endearing to this retired urban planner was the way these sculpted fountains served as a gathering place…a place of relaxation and contemplation…a third place to meet friends and family or to just people watch. The fountains also serve as a sanctuary…a place of respite from the hustle and bustle of the city surrounding you through the soothing “white noise” of the fountain’s gurgling waters.

American cities could learn a lot about placemaking from Roma and other Italian cities. From piazzas to fountains to gardens to monuments, many Italian cities radiate  people-friendly attributes. One cannot help but become enamored with their endearing charm.

Provided below is but a small sampling of these wonderful works of sculpting art mixed with water — some are as much as 500 years old. Pax!

p.s. All photos are by the blog author.

_______

_______

Quarttro Fontane

_______

#cities #fontana #fontane #fountains #fun #geography #history #Italia #Italy #landUse #peopleFriendly #placemaking #planning #Roma #Rome #sightseeing #tourism #travel

Love stuff like this.

#MakingPlaces #Placemaking #Gentrification #malls #Art #Artists
Secret Mall Apartment (2024)
https://www.netflix.com/us/title/82677429?s=i&trkid=260108134&vlang=en&trg=cp

Love stuff like this.

#MakingPlaces #Placemaking #Gentrification #malls #Art #Artists
Secret Mall Apartment (2024)
https://www.netflix.com/us/title/82677429?s=i&trkid=260108134&vlang=en&trg=cp

Love stuff like this.

#MakingPlaces #Placemaking #Gentrification #malls #Art #Artists
Secret Mall Apartment (2024)
https://www.netflix.com/us/title/82677429?s=i&trkid=260108134&vlang=en&trg=cp

Love stuff like this.

#MakingPlaces #Placemaking #Gentrification #malls #Art #Artists
Secret Mall Apartment (2024)
https://www.netflix.com/us/title/82677429?s=i&trkid=260108134&vlang=en&trg=cp

Love stuff like this.

#MakingPlaces #Placemaking #Gentrification #malls #Art #Artists
Secret Mall Apartment (2024)
https://www.netflix.com/us/title/82677429?s=i&trkid=260108134&vlang=en&trg=cp

A city planning event on Wednesday (no link to actual event):

The next event is this Wednesday in which Arvind Ramachandran will share his learnings from his residency and research in New York. He is an architect and urban designer interested in how power is spatialized in the city. During the 3 month residency co-hosted by the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York and The Cooper Union School of Architecture, Arvind explored how the megacity is built not just through masterplans and monumental projects, but also through the continuous and collective shaping of everyday spaces.

Event details: Wednesday 21.1. 18-19.30, RaivioBumann office in Mechelininkatu 23.

#Helsinki #cityPlanning #placemaking #cities #Finland

Bridget McKenzie's Regenerative Practices for Place: a new free toolkit
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#RegenerativePractices #PlaceMaking #Community #ClimateMuseumUK

Bridget McKenzie's Regenerative Practices for Place: a new free toolkit
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#RegenerativePractices #PlaceMaking #Community #ClimateMuseumUK

Bridget McKenzie's Regenerative Practices for Place: a new free toolkit
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#RegenerativePractices #PlaceMaking #Community #ClimateMuseumUK

Bridget McKenzie's Regenerative Practices for Place: a new free toolkit
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#RegenerativePractices #PlaceMaking #Community #ClimateMuseumUK

Bridget McKenzie's Regenerative Practices for Place: a new free toolkit
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#RegenerativePractices #PlaceMaking #Community #ClimateMuseumUK

I am very selective about whom I take on as clients, as my time is limited, but if you’re ever in need of high-level branding for your product or service, I create brand narratives that resonate with consumers on an emotional level. It’s a different way of thinking about marketing.

#Branding #Storytelling #Hospitality #Placemaking

https://hoppingfrogstudios.com

My #LittleFreeLibrary is restocked again.
I still need to remove my old, faded activist stickers & put up some fresh new ones.

#Saanich #DinoBooks #FreeLibrary #placemaking #FreeBooks #library #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #ReadMoreBooks #VictoriaBC #paperbacks #hardcovers #Books #VancouverIsland

My #LittleFreeLibrary is restocked again.
I still need to remove my old, faded activist stickers & put up some fresh new ones.

#Saanich #DinoBooks #FreeLibrary #placemaking #FreeBooks #library #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #ReadMoreBooks #VictoriaBC #paperbacks #hardcovers #Books #VancouverIsland

My #LittleFreeLibrary is restocked again.
I still need to remove my old, faded activist stickers & put up some fresh new ones.

#Saanich #DinoBooks #FreeLibrary #placemaking #FreeBooks #library #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #ReadMoreBooks #VictoriaBC #paperbacks #hardcovers #Books #VancouverIsland

My #LittleFreeLibrary is restocked again.
I still need to remove my old, faded activist stickers & put up some fresh new ones.

#Saanich #DinoBooks #FreeLibrary #placemaking #FreeBooks #library #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #ReadMoreBooks #VictoriaBC #paperbacks #hardcovers #Books #VancouverIsland

My #LittleFreeLibrary is restocked again.
I still need to remove my old, faded activist stickers & put up some fresh new ones.

#Saanich #DinoBooks #FreeLibrary #placemaking #FreeBooks #library #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #ReadMoreBooks #VictoriaBC #paperbacks #hardcovers #Books #VancouverIsland

Regenerative Practices
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#SolarPunkSunday #PlaceMaking #RegenerativePractices #Community #ClimateMuseum

Regenerative Practices
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#SolarPunkSunday #PlaceMaking #RegenerativePractices #Community #ClimateMuseum

Regenerative Practices
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#SolarPunkSunday #PlaceMaking #RegenerativePractices #Community #ClimateMuseum

Regenerative Practices
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#SolarPunkSunday #PlaceMaking #RegenerativePractices #Community #ClimateMuseum

Regenerative Practices
https://earthtalk2.my.canva.site/regenerative-practices-for-place

#SolarPunkSunday #PlaceMaking #RegenerativePractices #Community #ClimateMuseum

Hey all! My name is Tyler. I want to share a little #introduction post. It's so nice to be here! My interests include #airQuality #buildings #community #construction #darkSkies #design #historicPreservation #history #placemaking #stainedGlass and more. Can you recommend accounts to follow? In any case I've heard good things about Mastodon and the fediverse so I'm looking forward to connecting with folks.