Edible Streets How-to Guide
The Edible Streets: How-To Guide by Oxford Brookes University, School of Architecture, is a practical resource for transforming urban spaces into thriving, food-producing areas. Developed in collaboration with Oxfordshire County Council Public Health, it provides step-by-step guidance on integrating edible plants into streetscapes to enhance biodiversity, well-being, and community connections. The guide covers selecting suitable […]
Guidelines on Behavioural Change
We created a visually attractive and practical guideline that supports policymakers in every step of the intervention process. As the basis we used the Behaviour Change Wheel (Atkins and West). This provides a scientific basis for behaviour change processes. It brings together 19 existing models, and provides both insight at a strategic level and practical […]
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 we translate that into the public space. And only then will we shape the building blocks and buildings. Unfortunately, in practice, the opposite often happens: […]
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 we translate that into the public space. And only then will we shape the building blocks and buildings. Unfortunately, in practice, the opposite often happens: […]
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 analysis. This practical tool can serve as the initial phase of a participatory placemaking initiative or contribute to an inclusive urban design project.
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 approach to placemaking is easy, cost-effective, and impactful, and is adaptable not only to different interests, but to all age, gender, and other demographic groups. […]
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 of ownership determine the use of these spaces. Insights into the determinants of sense of ownership, in relation to the design and maintenance of public […]
Park[ing] Day for Fitness
This tool was inspired by the Parking Day concept by Rebar of taking over a parking spot for your own human-scale and community use. The mission of the Park(ing) Day for Fitness events is to draw attention to the many (untapped) possibilities that our cities offer for physical activity, the need for more open spaces […]
Wishfinding
Lead the way to user’s future visions with a ‘wishfinding’ signpost! Many placemaking projects start with the question: what are people missing in this neighborhood? Wishfinding (in Dutch: bewenswijzering) is a simple and creative way to ask local stakeholders about their ideas, making their wishes directly visible. This tool guides you through setting up an […]
Urban Camping
This manual will serve as a guide for people who are looking for participatory observation methods. The manual will look into details of urban camping: camping in a caravan on a square (or another urban space) to converse with users of the square and experience the place and it’s daily rhythm by being present. This […]
