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Place and Placemaking
Place and Placemaking, edited by Conrad Kickert, Camden Miller, and Robert G. Shibley, explores the significance of place and the multifaceted processes involved in creating meaningful and enduring urban environments. The book examines how places are positioned, envisioned, co-created, and communicated through interactions among designers, planners, communities, civic leaders, and other stakeholders. It addresses a range of issues including urban planning, public space, community engagement, identity, belonging, housing, diversity, and the role of communication in shaping perceptions and experiences of place. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives and international experiences, the book critically examines the challenges and opportunities of contemporary placemaking and emphasizes collaborative approaches to urban development. Overall, the book provides insights into how placemaking can bring together diverse values, ideas, and perspectives to create more meaningful, inclusive, and resilient urban environments.
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