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.
Why Successful Placemaking Needs A Meaningful Brand, Not A Mere Logo
Placemaking specialist Andrew Hoyne on why successful place development needs a meaningful brand and not a mere logo, with case studies from Australia.
Andrew Hoyne on Placemaking and Branding Trends in Australia
Andrew Hoyne discusses how placemaking, design and putting people first can help establish meaningful and profitable places, with examples from Australia.
City Branding Case Study: The Story of Edmonton, Canada
In this case study on city branding, learn about the award-winning storytelling and city brand development approach of the city of Edmonton in Canada.
Buck Song Koh on Nation Branding and Brand Singapore
In this interview with Buck Song Koh, learn about Brand Singapore, its country reputation, the role of placemaking, and nation branding practices in Asia.
How to Develop an Innovation Placemaking Strategy in Five Simple Steps
Christopher Hire of 2thinknow consultancy has five tips for developing an Innovation Placemaking Strategy, offering Melbourne, Dubai and Singapore as examples.
Book Review: The Place Economy – Placemaking by Andrew Hoyne
Read our review of The Place Economy, 2016 book by Australian Andrew Hoyne on effective, sustainable placemaking. Essential reading for place branding pros.