Shaping better places together

The publication of this practical report marks what we believe is the first serious attempt to examine the role of facilitation in participatory placemaking. The topic is a highly relevant […]
Placemaking: What if we built our cities around place?

Within this guide, learn about the Power of 10+, the key aspects that create a place, 11 Principles for Creating Great Community Places, and the approach Towards a Place-Led Future. […]
Place Led Development – Creating vibrant communities & human scale areas

Although placemaking and real estate development often seem to be categorised in separate worlds, or even labeled as adversaries, we believe they should not be. Placemaking should be intertwined into […]
Parklet Manual in San Francisco

The Parklet Manual is a comprehensive overview of the goals, policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines for creating a parklet in San Francisco. The manual also serves as a resource for […]
Locally-led neighbourhoods: A Community-led Placemaking Manual

This step-by-step methodology provides guidance, worksheets, and tips to help your community, council or organization support the implementation of community-led placemaking. This guide outlines the CoDesign Studio framework for how […]
Impact Measurement Tool

Placemakers are creating multiple values, as proven by diverse research studies in the field. With local governments and semi-governments stepping back, the societal challenges of our cities need those initiatives. […]
Digital First Communities

Digital First Communities use digital tools and collaboration to attract & retain remote workers, home buyers, shoppers and visitors to their locality. It is a digital toolkit that enables people […]