Regardless of the nation's economic realities, placemaking always has the power to improve our cities and neighborhoods.
This is because placemaking puts people first, utilizing public involvement and community assets to create rapid improvements without the need for large amounts of funding.
Project for Public Spaces, a non-profit that specializes in creating and sustaining public places, has released its list of the top ten "significant trends that are redefining the world as we know it".
For example, new "destination" developments are combining the best of tourism and local commercial needs, and community-based transportation planning initiatives are on the rise.
To see all ten, check out the full article
here.
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