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Ethan Kent works to support public space organizations, projects, and leadership around the world to build a global placemaking movement. Ethan has traveled to more than 1000 cities, in 60 countries, to advance the cause of leading urban development with inclusive public spaces and placemaking. In 2019 he co-founded PlacemakingX to network, amplify and accelerate placemaking leadership and impact globally. Ethan has helped initiate and grow 24+ regional placemaking networks covering much of the globe, while also supporting the PlacemakingUS network, and the Social Life Project.
He builds on more than 20 years of working on placemaking projects and campaigns with Project for Public Spaces. Ethan has been integral to the development of placemaking as a transformative approach to economic development, environmentalism, transportation planning, governance, resilience, social equity, design, placekeeping, digital space, inclusion, tourism and innovation.
Ethan has keynoted well over 100 top urbanism conferences and helped organize dozens of the placemaking conferences that have most shaped the movement.
In many urban areas the lack of healthy connections to place is becoming increasingly evident. Disconnected, poorly designed environments can lead to a sense of isolation, diminished community spirit, and a decline in overall quality of life.
Place attachment goes beyond mere physical spaces—it encompasses the emotional and psychological bonds that people form with their environments. These connections shape our identities, influence our well-being, and enhance our sense of belonging.
How do we create meaningful spaces that promote social cohesion and inspire civic pride? How can the science of place attachment inform successful place-making strategies that inspire pro-environmental and pro-social behaviour?
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