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An introduction to placemaking for those new to the idea. What are the key questions to ask - and
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What is placemakin
g?
‘Our job is to cherish, protect, enhance,
replace and refresh in a way that makes a
positive contribution to our communities and
the wider district.’
City of Bradford MDC
Who are the
placemakers?
You are
Sustainability:‘Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet
their own needs’
Bruntland Commission 1987
'Sustainable communities meet the diverse needs of existing
and future residents, their children and other users,
contribute to a high quality of life and provide opportunity and
choice. They achieve this in ways that make effective use of natural resources, enhance the environment, promote social cohesion and inclusion and
strengthen economic prosperity.’
Egan Review, 2004
Eight questions to ask
about a place
Who makes decisions?
Attwood Green, Birmingham:
Residents on community association board, neighbourhood forum - local people take decisions about their homes
Is it well connected?
Curitiba, Brazil:
A city transformed by giving priority to public transport
Are there good local services?
Kaleidoscope, Lewisham:
Health, education and social care for children – all in one place
Is there respect and care for the environment?
Stamford Brook, Cheshire:
High quality homes on a National Trust estate
Does everyone get a fair deal?
Mixenden, Halifax:
Community Link brings together asylum seekers, migrant workers and local residents to foster social links and community spirit
Is there a thriving local economy?
Hebden Bridge, Calderdale:
A ‘home town’ with a high proportion of independent shops
Are the homes and built environment
well designed?
Norfolk Park, Sheffield
Distinctively designed as well as forward-thinking
Is there a good mix of social and
cultural activity?
Art for all, Oldham
Number of adults involved in visual and performing arts increased by 14,000 in three years
Placemaking…… could be a building
… a street corner… a market… an estate… a village… Bradford… Yorkshire
… the UK
S M L XL XXL
‘Practice... is about making the
ordinary special, and the special
more widely accessible.’
Nabeel Hamdi
Picture creditsAttwood Green: Optima
Curitiba: ZhuKaleidoscope: Steve CadmanStamford Brook: Ian Roberts
Mixenden: Tim GreenHebden Bridge: Robert Wade
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