Placemaking Features
Ideas and examples which help create great places.
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- Pedestrianising Streets. Moveable bollards provide resident and loading access. Paris
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- Bollards lower, vehicle departs pedestrian zone Paris
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- Old railway viaduct converted into elevated linear park. Paris.
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- Elevated footpath with views... Paris
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- Space under viaduct is used for retail and restaurants. Paris
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- Moveable chairs inspire improptu gatherings and relaxing moments. Palais Royale, Paris
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- Public Art, Barcelona, Spain
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- Public Art provides fun feature, Stapleton, Denver, CO
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- Central plaza for events and concerts Chautuaqua, NY
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- Moveble Benches add character, Chatauqua, NY
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- Stage, Town center park, Healdsburgh, CA
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- Bike Rental program encourages exploration and activity. Seaside, FL
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- Custom manhole covers add to sense of place. Fairhaven, WA
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- Use corner lights hung from buildings to add character. St Emilion France
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- "imperfectly perfect" gargoyle hides heating vent thoughtlessly designed. Poundbury, England
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- Great signage is critical. Healdsburgh, CA
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- Activate public space with restaurant terraces. St Emilion, France
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- Public Water fountains, Ashland Oregon
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- Historic residents painted on a wall activates the space and tells a story.
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- Movie screen painted on back of a building!
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- Unique lighting and signage, Paris
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- Paving creates the desire to walk fast or linger a while. France
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- Flowers and planters animate space and say "we care about this place"!
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- Churches add to sense of place and help create community. Seaside, FL.
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- Incorporate natural drainage into the design, don't hide it in a pipe! Romsey, England
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- Colorful Artwork instead of drab metal pull down door. Barcelona, Spain
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- Use mail delivery to add traffic to benefit retail uses. New Town St Charles, MO.