The Citymaker uncovers the latest developments surrounding urban renewal, with news and views on the cities of today and the future. It is the online magazine of Think City, a community-focused urban regeneration organisation that aims to create more liveable, resilient and people-centric cities. For more, see www.thinkcity.com.my.Read more »
The Citymaker uncovers the latest developments surrounding urban renewal, with news and views on the cities of today and the future. It is the online magazine of Think City, a community-focused urban regeneration organisation that aims to create more liveable, resilient and people-centric cities. For more, see www.thinkcity.com.my.Read Less
The danger of many a public space is that it is underutilised, or worse, abandoned. Enter placemaking, where activities are programmed for the public to gather and enjoy in shared public spaces. The discovery - that placemaking can be a boost to society and the economy. CYNTHIA NIKITIN, Senior Vice President at Project for Public Spaces (PPS.org) surveys the state of Malaysia’s public spaces, and illustrates how placemaking activities can bring jobs and opportunities for commerce.