Place-making: people, procedures, places for urban transformations under increasing homogenisation of neighbourhoods and alienation of people
Our newly published research article delves into the concept of place-making, examining how meaningful places emerge from interactions between people and their environments. Using latent variable modelling, we provide a pioneering approach to describe and measure place-making based on a large and representative sample (N=7’035).
Our study reveals a three-factor structure — person, procedures, and place — that effectively characterizes neighbourhood place-making. Additionally, our research highlights the influence of other factors, such as social cohesion and place attachment.
The implication of this, is that to truly unlock the potential of place-making, it has to be activated using multiple components – purely using place-led development without involving local actors or existing governance structures is likely to perpetuate ongoing homogenisation of our landscapes.
Read the full article here: external page https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2023.104817
