SG5: Placemaking in Colombo Flashcards
Market- led
Private investors aiming to make a profit. Involves property developers
Top-down
Large scale organisations making decisions centrally
Flagship development
Prestigious developments aiming to attract investors and showcase economic development and prosperity of an area
Legacy
Following international sporting events which bought investment and regeneration to a place e.g. London olympics
Events/themes
Major festivals that serve as catalysts for the cultural development and transformation of an area e.g. European Capital of Culture, Hull
Food
Areas earning recognition through its cuisine
Heritage
Small scale projects involving utilising past aspects of the area
Architecture
Building design and layout creating better perceptions of an area such as high rise buildings.
What is placemaking?
A multi-faceted approach to the planning ,design and management of public places.
What is rebranding?
Constructing a different place meaning in order to be more attractive to inward investment so as to provide a more prosperous future.
What is regeneration?
The investment of capital and ideas into an area to reverse urban decline and create sustainable communities .
What is re imaging?
Any change is planned/ managed to alter the view of the area held by outsiders.
Example of a marketled approach?
Gentrification in Notting Hill, London.
Example fo top down strategy?
Several dockland areas such as Salford quays, Manchester.
Example of a flagship development?
Sports city in manchester
