Placemaking Training Seminar

Placemaking Training Seminar Placemaking 18 19 Training February 2013 Seminar

We Have to Turn Everything Upside Down - To Get it Right Side Up To Get from Inadequate back to Extraordinary

The Competitive City, Before: Goal: attract large companies Inexpensive locations and a cheap labor force People migrated to jobs Place mattered little Growth based on cheap oil and dirty industries Work, home and shopping far apart

The Competitive City, Now: Human capital is a catalyst of economic growth, not just a result Attracting and keeping people is a critical strategy Attract wide range of workers, skilled labor, desirable employers Quality of life: Lively town centres Walkable districts (transit) Cultural institutions Preservation of natural areas and heritage landmarks

Regions that thrive in the 21 st Century: Lively neighbourhoods and business districts Cultural and recreational attractions Great sense of place Protected natural areas Local food system - farming Deep pride in local character, products and foods Collaborative process with citizens

Communities Today Coffee Shops Offices Parks Schools Hospital Libraries Churches Community Centres City Hall Theatres/ Museums Transit

Sustainable Communities of the Future Libraries City Hall Coffee Shops Churches Hospitals Schools Civic Squares Community Gathering Spaces/Parks Transit Community Centres Offices Theatres/ Museums

It has to be a Campaign Develop a vision Attack Complacency Become great communicators Search for impediments Organize a strong team Produce short term wins Take on bigger challenges Connect change to the culture of the community People Who Make Dramatic Change By John Kotter

37 Years of Placemaking 50 U.S. States, 7 Canadian Provinces 42 Countries Over 110 Major Cities 3000 Communities 2 Million visitors to our web sites (2010) 37,000 people get our electronic newsletter 11300 Twitter 8200 Facebook

What is Placemaking? Placemaking is the art and science of developing public spaces such as parks, libraries, and public buildings that attract people, build community by bringing people together, and create local identity. Placemaking is the creation of a built environment that creates community, stimulates interaction, encourages entrepreneurship, fosters innovation and nurtures humanity.

Benefits of Placemaking: Environmental: Placemaking reduces reliance on cars, supporting walking and transit. Social: Walkable neighbourhoods with places to socialize produce healthier lifestyles and build social capital and equity. Economic: Placemaking is a cost-effective way to give a city a competitive edge.

What is a Place? street life evening use volunteerism Welcoming Cooperative Neighborly sociability access & linkages Connected Walkable Convenient Accessible transit usage pedestrian activity parking usage patterns PLACE Key Attributes Intangibles Measurements business ownership property values land-use patterns Fun retail sales Active Vital Special Real uses & activities comfort & image Safe Charming Clean Attractive Historic crime stats sanitation rating PROJECT building FOR conditions PUBLIC SPACES use by women

PPS Project Areas Squares Public Markets Parks Transportation Waterfronts New Development Downtowns Civic Centers Campuses

11 Principles of Creating Great Public Spaces Underlying Ideas Planning & Outreach Techniques Translating Ideas Into Action Implementation 1. The community is the expert 2. You are creating a place not just a design 3. You can t do it alone 4. They always say it can t be done 5. You can see a lot just by observing 6. Develop a placemaking vision 7. Power of 10/Triangulation 8. Form supports function 9. Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper 10. Money is not the issue 11. You are never finished

Qualities of a Great Public Space Attractions & Destinations Identity & Image Flexibility in Design Amenities Transparency Active Edges Triangulation Seasonal Strategy Mix of Uses Reach out like and Octopus Diverse Funding Base Management

Attractions & Destinations

Image & Identity

Accessible

Flexible Design

Amenities

Active Edges

Transparency

Triangulation

Seasonal Strategy

Mix of Uses

The best way to handle the issue of undesirables is to make a place attractive to everyone else. William H. Whyte

Reach out like an Octopus

Creating Great Civic Spaces Diverse Funding Base In Kind Donations 17% Security -- City Funding 23% Public support Private sponsorship Broad partnerships Tenant Leases 24% Facility - Parks Department 6% Event Sponsorships 12% Event Rentals 18%

Management: Central to the Solution

Transportation & Downtowns Parks & squares Civic institutions Private development Placemaking/Public Space Opportunities Bus stops/train Stations Main Streets (outdoor displays, streetscapes, cafés) Local streets and roads Parks (greenways, recreation, play areas) Plazas & squares (performances, events) Markets Waterfronts Libraries and hospitals Civic buildings Schools (universities, primary schools) Religious institutions Cultural institutions (theaters, museums) Mixed-use housing, retail and office

The Power of Ten Region/City/Town/n eighbourhood Destinations 10+ destinations 10+ places Place 10+ things to do Layering of uses to create synergy (Triangulation) = District

The Power of Ten

The Power of Ten 1. Read the paper 2. Window shopping for books 3. Learn about upcoming events 5. Walk 4. Go inside! 10. Have a conversation 6. Sit and relax 7. Read someone else s book 8. Take a break from a bike ride 9. Pet a dog

Transportation & Downtowns Bus Stops & Train Stations Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Transportation & Downtowns LANI Los Angeles, CA

Transportation Trails & Downtowns and Wayfinding Trails and Wayfinding Audrey Hemingway Convenient Walkable Continuity Proximity Connected Enticing Gregg Lefevre

Seyed Alavi Squaw Creek Parkway, Phoenix Bus Shelter Art Project, Seattle

Transportation & Downtowns Main Streets Indianapolis, IN Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Challenges and Objectives Auto-centric Downtown not pleasant for pedestrians or cyclists

Cultural Trail vision: world class urban bike/pedestrian path connect neighborhoods, cultural districts & entertainment amenities downtown hub for trail system

Indianapolis Cultural Trail Design Concept Washington Street View East RUNDELL ERNSTBERGER ASSOCIATES, LLC LAND PLANNING + URBAN DESIGN + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Indianapolis Cultural Trail RUNDELL ERNSTBERGER ASSOCIATES, LLC LAND PLANNING + URBAN DESIGN + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Indianapolis Cultural Trail Design Concept RUNDELL ERNSTBERGER ASSOCIATES, LLC LAND PLANNING + URBAN DESIGN + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Indianapolis Cultural Trail Design Concept RUNDELL ERNSTBERGER ASSOCIATES, LLC LAND PLANNING + URBAN DESIGN + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Process international best practices for cycling facilities and multi-use paths strategies and principles to ensure the success of the trail. Training for representatives of the cultural and civic institutions along the proposed trail to create places and destinations

Results Economic: Economic benefits attributable to the Trail are expected to exceed $863 million. Far more than comparable cities Funding: private and federal Social: the vibrancy of the downtown s public spaces has raised the bar for other cities. Press: national and international attention in mainstream press and design journals

Parks & Squares Plazas & Squares Case Study: Gabriel s Wharf, London Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

After

Facades created by set- designers

Urban Space Management (USM)

Uses: Market, Performance Space Area: 20,000 sq.ft (1,858 sq.m) (internal and external) Jobs Created: 60 Investment: 78,000 Urban Space Management (USM)

Parks & Squares Parks Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use Power of Ten

Power of Ten

Power of Ten

Power of Ten

Power of Ten

Power of Ten

Markets Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Community Gardens: East New York Farms!, Brooklyn, NY & Nuestras Raices, Holyoke, MA

Waterfronts Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Civic Institutions Libraries Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Civic Institutions City Halls, Government Buildings Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Melbourne Council Building 2

Building Mississauga Around Places: A Vision for City Centre, Parks, and Open Spaces in the 21 st Century

Downtown Mississauga 1954

Downtown Mississauga ~City Centre 1969 Vision (McLaughlin Group)

Mississauga, Ontario Public Library

Place Evaluation Form

Summer Program Mississauga, Ontario Public Library

Civic Square and Central Library Square Redevelopment the vision of an outdoor community centre

Civic Square and Library Square

Civic Square and Library Square

Civic Square and Library Square

Existing Network Inherent challenges to achieving true urban environment New Street Network Block Size Legibility Urban Life Adaptability Transit On-street Parking Movement Traffic Calming Access Safety Mobility

FRAMEWORK PLAN (700 Acres)

Focus Area: Main Street District

Focus Area: The Vision

Focus Area: The Vision

Religious Institutions Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Cultural Institutions Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Logan Square Evaluation Sites

Logan Square Vision

April 2005

Private Development Mixed-use Districts Bus stations Main streets Local streets Parks Plazas & squares Markets Waterfronts Libraries & hospitals Civic buildings Schools Religious institutions Cultural institutions Mixed-use

Crossroads Plaza, Bellevue, WA: Private Sector Partners

www.pps.org