Place Attachment

Design plays a crucial role in fostering place attachment by creating environments that resonate with people’s emotions, memories, and sense of identity. Conscious design can strengthen the bond individuals feel with a place, making it meaningful, comfortable, and integral to their sense of belonging and sense of place.
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All cities are beautiful: On photography and the built environment
Mark Bessoudo
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Courageous Rebuilding: A Declaration
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What does it mean for designers to recognise that environments are both mirrors and moulds of human character?
How can Placemaking be used as a Tool for Creating Age-Friendly Cities?
Kelly Verel
The Importance of Placemaking in Thriving Communities
Ethan Kent

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SPOTLIGHT RESEARCH

Research Authors: David Putrino, Jonathan Ripp, Joseph E. Herrera, Mar Cortes, Christopher Kellner, Dahlia Rizk and Kristen Dams-O’Connor
Summary and Analysis: Valeria Ruiz
Health & WellbeingJoy & RecreationPlace Attachment
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