Turning spaces into places – handbook
The handbook outlines key underlying design characteristics of “good public places” by introducing some global concepts and local examples. It aims to stimulate discussion, generate ideas, collective thinking and raise awareness amongst decision-makers about placemaking versus space-maintaining. The handbook develops some design principles and techniques and contains inspiring examples of what can be achieved. Good for explaining what placemaking is, and how placemaking impacts people’s lives and how it can be achieved. Useful for mayors, urban planners, developers, and all those concerned with the development of towns and cities, and with the quality and importance of public spaces.
Design Guide | 2013
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat