Inclusive Placemaking Inspirational Cookbook | Reshaping our cities for all

The Inclusive Placemaking Inspirational Cookbook, created by the Inclusive City project, offers a practical toolkit for designing more inclusive public spaces. Process guided by Milagros Hurtig and co-curated with the […]
Designing for the Public in Rotterdam

The design of public space products, such as furniture or pathways, is a good example of hardware, but public space design can be even more transformative to a place when […]
Creative placemaking

Creative placemaking serves livability, diversity, and economic development goals. Instead of a single arts centre or a cluster of large arts and cultural institutions, contemporary creative placemaking envisions a more […]
Parkwatch

In May 2023, Make Space for Girls asked people to take part in a citizen science project, counting how many teenagers were using the facilities in their local park, and […]
First life, then space, then buildings (Dutch version)

One of the crucial first steps that we at STIPO often take is as Jan Gehl says: “first life, then space, then buildings”. So we think about life first. Then […]
First life, then space, then buildings (English version)

One of the crucial first steps that we at STIPO often take is as Jan Gehl says: “first life, then space, then buildings”. So we think about life first. Then […]
Usage analysis, a placemaking tool

This Ville Hybride publication aims to facilitate user-centric urban design through usage analysis. This publication includes a step-by-step guide along with a printable worksheet for conducting time-sensitive and gender-sensitive space […]
Temporary Modular Furniture Tool

Modular furniture is an easy way to provide temporary solutions for public spaces. From seating options like benches and chairs, to tables, mini-gardens, and functional art pieces, this type of […]
Ownership Rating

Sense of ownership is the sense of control and responsibility that local residents have over their close living environment. The design and maintenance of public space and the different visions […]
Urban Girls Catalogue

This catalogue contains new methods and tools for local urban development and planning that promote sustainable urban public spaces, that are applied in Swedish low-income areas, or in informal urban […]