In the report “Definition of Placemaking: Four Different Types,” MSU Land Policy Institute’s Mark Wyckoff details what placemaking means and the variety of its interpretations.
Link to ResourcePlacemaking – creating interesting places where people want to spend time – is a proven economic development strategy, but is often an amorphous concept. The four types of placemaking outlined below all focus on creating an authentic sense of place, but differ in how they achieve those results. Knowing the different types of placemaking strategies will allow local leaders to choose the correct method for their communities.
