The Place Game: A Citizen-Led Revival of Bucharest’s Historic Square
Grădina Revoluției has yielded valuable lessons for other placemaking initiatives, particularly those focused on reclaiming historically significant urban spaces.
Creative placemaking als economische motor: Flint, Verenigde Staten (🇳🇱 Dutch)
Intro Kunst en cultuur inzetten als motor voor economische groei: het gebeurde nergens zo overtuigend en allesomvattend als in Flint, in de Amerikaanse staat Michigan. Deze stad heeft in haar […]
The social life of Slovak’s agora: the unfolding of Bratislava’s Korzo
The article explores the evolution of Bratislava’s korzo, a social practice that sheds light on the social and cultural transformations shaping urban spaces and their communities. Emerging from a 19th-century urban renewal initiative, the korzo evolved into a lively center of community interaction, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural tapestry of Slovak, Hungarian, German, and Jewish influences. The tradition of “corsing” embodied connection, visibility, and shared social rituals, bridging class divides while adapting to shifting political, social, and economic contexts. From its multicultural peak during the interwar period to its suppression under communist regimes and eventual revival after 1989, the korzo highlights the resilience of public spaces as sites of community life, memory, and urban transformation Despite the pressures of commercialization today, it remains a compelling example of the enduring importance of public spaces in nurturing culture and inspiring contemporary placemaking efforts that strive to balance historical preservation with modern innovation.
Organising Lasting Social Impact: Keilekwartier Rotterdam
Placemaking goes beyond a mere temporary intervention, though the term is often used as a synonym for short-term efforts. It’s about creating lasting impact for neighborhoods, cities, and communities. In the Keilekwartier, located in Rotterdam’s Merwe-Vierhavens (M4H), the value of the existing temporary initiatives is recognized and appreciated.
Creating a democratic community via placemaking in the post-occupation context
by Iurii Hranovskyi, Veronika Mol and Andrii Batin What is Nashe Place about? The “Nashe Place” project aims to revitalize public places that were neglected or destroyed due to the […]
