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More than ever before, economic development is about building creative, authentic communities that attract, retain, and foster talent. A recent Gallup poll of more than 40,000 people found that three main qualities attach individuals to place: social offerings, openness, and aesthetics. Effective, creative “placemaking,” from physical development and space use to on-the-street programming, takes each of these factors into account. Placemaking today is not just about raising a single development or building but also involves creating large-scale physical and cultural improvements across entire neighborhoods and communities. This course provides an overview of the latest best practices and approaches for creative placemaking, including neighborhood revitalization, public and green space use, and street-level programming.
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