What makes a place?
Place-making, in my opinion, is not a single idea, thing, or feeling, rather a mix of the three. Something or somewhere becomes specific when it is given a social identity; when aesthetics and people combine to create a community from ideas, things and feelings. It takes societal participation to 'own' a place - that could range from using local materials to local designers - and in doing so, we become accountable for our sustainable practices.
Our choice to practice sustainable design will mark an epoch for future generations and will give them an excuse to maintain history.
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