Cultural Place-making
What is place-making?
“A sense of place is created through time. It imbues the fabric of buildings, streets, the urban pattern with its layers of history which at their best can be evocative. It includes cultural activities, special rituals and the way the city goes about its business of life. It involves invisible things in our mind: memories, our knowledge of the city’s background, its famous people, events and the products and resources it is known for, its reputation and global resonance.”
What do we do?
Culture-based programmes and projects bring innovation, vibrancy and identity to places, helping to transform the quality of life, health and well-being and environment for urban, rural and coastal communities.
We bring cultural and creative industry partners and communities together with academic expertise and policy makers to develop and support culture programmes that make a significant impact on places.
Photo credit to Theo Moye.
The Generous City
The concept of the ‘generous city’ revolves around creating urban environments that prioritize sustainability, environmental regeneration, and equitable opportunities for work.
Photo credit to Theo Moye. Taken with permission.
Innovative City Centre Strategies for Place-making
Innovative city centre strategies for placemaking in the UK often focus on revitalizing urban spaces to enhance social interaction, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability.
Photo credit to Theo Moye.
Applying Doughnut Economics to City Centre Strategies for Place-making
Applying Doughnut Economics to city centre strategies for placemaking involves integrating the principles of ecological sustainability and social equity into urban planning and development.
Photo credit to Theo Moye
Charles Landry - The Exeter Report
An opportunity in the making: Exeter & its creative placemaking. This short report provides a background for discussion with Exeter’s various leaderships in exploring the vision for the new neighbourhoods.
Photo credit to Theo Moye, taken with permission from Exeter Phoenix and subjects.
Citizens’ Assemblies and Jon Alexander’s Book Citizen
Jon Alexander, in his book Citizen, highlights the growing importance of such participatory practices as part of a broader shift toward what he terms the ‘Citizen Era’—a period characterised by the empowerment of citizens and a move away from top-down governance.
Photo credit to Theo Moye, taken with permission from University of Exeter’s Special Collections and Archives, and subjects.
Online City Idea Platforms
Online city platforms have become powerful tools for engaging citizens in the governance process, transforming civic participation from traditional methods to digital interactions. These platforms enable residents to propose ideas, vote on initiatives, and collaborate with local governments to improve their communities.