Is it feasible that placemaking can be at the heart of everything we build? Of course it can – and, first we need to understand its importance and why it’s so integral. When it comes to the built environment we could be hitting a home run with every project we undertake. As stewards of our […]
A second look at the role of churches in the city
Are churches overlooked in our thinking about the future of cities? A scan of urban planning and urbanism online discussions will turn up much commentary about city streets, population density, urban design and sustainability. In doing so, we often mention the ‘stakeholders’ involved in urban change as being homeowners, renters, businesses, public officials and visitors. […]