placemaking
Placemaking is an integral part of place branding in that it provides the substance which can later be manged and communicated as place brand. Learn about latest research insights, expert advice. Reflections by and for place planners and development professionals.
Business Improvement Districts Explained: What BIDs Mean And Why They Matter
Business Improvement District (BID): Learn about what BIDs are, how they work and why they matter.
7 Placemaking and Visitor Experience Lessons from Eastern Europe
Christopher Hire on placemaking, city branding and visitor experience in Eastern European cities: challenges and opportunities.
Jeannette Hanna of Trajectory Consulting on Creating Authentic Place Brands
Jeannette Hanna, chief strategist at Trajectory Consulting, discusses authentic place brands and the link between place branding, placemaking and place management.
Charles Landry on City Brands, Creative Cities and the Urban Age
Charles Landry in this interview reflects on the challenges and opportunities of the Creative City, the Urban Age, and the role of city branding.
Anupam Yog on the Branding of Nations and Destinations in Asia
Anupam Yog in this interview offers a very detailed account of place brand initiatives in Asia, especially Singapore, and discusses the challenges, tendencies and opportunities.
Ben Knapp of Saffron Consultants on Placemaking and Place Branding
Ben Knapp of Saffron Brand Consultants discusses nation branding challenges and the importance of placemaking and asset creation, rather than 'merely' promoting cities or countries.