The Good Bench Manual
The Good Bench manual is a practical and inspiring tool for anyone working on cities, streets, and public spaces. It explores how something as simple as a bench can play […]
Placemaking and beyond: 5 policy levers for city centres
What if we decided to write a playbook for bringing community and vitality back to city centres? As a partnership of 10 urban areas from across Europe, the URBACT Cities@Heart […]
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 […]
