🏙️ csmp sg5 Flashcards
5!! placemaking
an approach to planning, design & management of public spaces where the environment and society must benefit (not just for money)
what makes a great place
sustainable public spaces that meet community needs, promote healthy, wellbeing and happiness
rebranding
constructing a different place meaning in order to be more attractive for FDI
reimagining
any change is planned/managed to alter the view of the area
regeneration
investment of capital and ideas into an area to reverse urban decline
why do the government use place making
to attract FDI (foreign direct investment) as it brings in money which can be reinvested back into the area/country creating a positive multiplier effect
how do planners and architects create successful places
use designs that reflect history/culture of a place
design places which please people and work well for them
what is a 24 hour city
city which never sleeps with constant different activities for everyone.
something for everyone so anybody can feel included.
reduces crime bc people around all 24 hours of the day
how do community organisations influence place making
- help ppl feel safe and settled in their area so are less likely to leave
- community events bring ppl together
- fundraising events to fund community needs
- social media so ppl can share info, ideas & opinions
market led rebranding
private investors aiming to make profit (gentrification- low income areas being refurbished)
top down rebranding
large scale organisations eg government making decisions to improve areas centrally
flag ship development
prestigious developments to attract investors and showcase economic development
legacy rebranding
following international sporting events which bring investment and rebranding eg olympics
events and theme rebranding
major festivals eg european capital of culture which brings cultural development
food rebranding
when famous restaurants open in area
heritage rebranding
highlight unique character of a place by preserving history
architectural rebranding
building design & layout e.g negative view towards 1960s high rise blocks
why did colombo need rebranding
civil war (1983-2009) hosted any investment or development
- pollution from traffic congestion
- gini coefficient of 0.47
- 50% of population in USS
flagship development in colombo
port city & lotus tower
- making lots of prestigious buildings to attract investors
top down approach in colombo
sahaspura- gov forcing ppl out of USS and into high rise flats
market led development in colombo
port city
- lots of business
- investment from china etc
heritage development in colombo
upgrading old historic buildings eg old race course & town hall so city is more attractive
how did the council help in place making colombo
- sahaspura
- flood control schemes
how did the government help in place making colombo
- sahaspura
- upgrading historic buildings
how did the chinese investors and government help in place making colombo
- world bank funded flood control stratgeries
- funding port city & lotus tower
successes of the rebranding of colombo
- more green spaces
- less flooding
- better living conditions for USS residents
- more space for economic development
- bigger CBD
- more tourism
