A collaborative digital space, this archive showcases cultural public interventions across the world.
As communities grapple with solutions to wicked problems, the places that people inhabit are in constant revision and reconstruction. The connection between culture and
place is one that has been examined via several theoretical lenses in myriad disciplines in the Humanities and the Social Sciences by theorists such as:
Jane Jacobs, Pierre Nora, Judith Butler, Henry Lefebvre, Homi Bhabha and more.
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- You have access to a growing record of placemaking and public projects around the world today.
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- You are invited to submit the placemaking / cultural public interventions that you have documented.
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- You have access to a toolkit of instructional materials, which can be used in K-16 classrooms.
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- You are invited to collaborate to the creation of the toolkit by submitting your instructional materials for review.
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Featured Project
Pier 70
Pier 70 in San Francisco is a historic waterfront site located in the city's Dogpatch neighborhood. Once a bustling hub for shipbuilding and industrial activity, it is one of the oldest continually operating shipyards in the United States. Today, Pier 70 is undergoing a transformation into a vibrant mixed-use destination, featuring restored historic buildings, public parks, art installations, and spaces for dining, shopping, and events. This redevelopment preserves its industrial …