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.
Erling Fossen on Oslo, Building City Brand Reputation and Sustainable Urban Development
Erling Fossen, CEO of Oslo Metropolitan Area, in this interview illustrates how Oslo, Norway's dynamic capital, has built itself a strong city brand reputation while at the same time focusing on sustainable urban development.
José Koechlin von Stein of Inkaterra Hotels on Tourism, Conservation and Community Development in Peru
José Koechlin von Stein in this interview introdudes us to the philosophy behind his multi-award winning, Inkaterra hotels in Peru and explains how they support local communities, the conservation of the country's spectacular biodiversity, and its economic development as destination.
The Place Economy Volume Two: A New Style of Placemaking Is Shaking Up Community Development Around the World
The Place Economy, Volume 2 - the long awaited second book of a series of three is now available. Andrew Hoyne in this interview shares how the art and practice of placemaking and place branding has changed since publishing The Place Economy number one.
City Branding: Which Factors Are The Most Crucial For Your City Brand?
Which factors are the most crucial for a successful city brand? Our panel of place branding experts has answers.
Nordic Place Branding Conference Stockholm 2019: Recap and Key Takeaways
My key takeaways from the Nordic Place Branding conference in Stockholm, April 2019. How cities and countries work together, which challenges they face (and how they overcome them), trending topics and illustrative examples.
Which Are the Main Place Branding Challenges and Trends in 2019?
Expert views on the key challenges and trends most relevant for place branding professionals to watch out for in 2019.