Place-making definition and collaborative approach

Place-making is a people-centred approach to the planning, design and stewardship of new developments and public spaces that seeks to enhance the unique qualities of a place, how these developed over time and what they will be like in the future. Key to successful place-making is identifying the assets of a particular place as well as developing a vision for its future potential. This involves a collaborative approach that recognises the value of cooperating and communicating with the people that use a place. Place-making is not simply the remit of architects but requires collaborative working between architects, town planners, transport planners, urban designers, landscape architects, transportation and roads engineers, developers, public service providers, communities, individuals and everyone else affected by the development process.