Place Making

Urban design is about making connections between people and places, movement and urban form, nature and the built fabric. Urban design draws together the many strands of place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability into the creation of places with distinct beauty and identity.

Further Reading

• Dempsey, N., & Burton, M. (2012). Defining place-keeping: The long-term management of public spaces. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 11(1), 11-20.
• Coffin, C. J., & Young, J. (2017). Making Places for People: 12 Questions Every Designer Should Ask. Taylor & Francis.