Glossary

Placemaking is a collaborative process that strengthens the bond between people and shared spaces. It goes beyond urban design by fostering creative uses of public spaces and honoring their physical and cultural identities.

 

Creative Placemaking focuses on strengthening communities with arts at the core.

 

Activating/Activation a creative event, installation, or project that is designed to bring an area to life and increase its visibility through the use of art

 

Creative Economy is the crossroads of creativity, culture, and commerce — workers in arts occupations, creative industries, and places. Creative economies thrive when a wide array of industries and workers are treated as active participants in it.

 

Hyperlocal is relating to or focusing on a small community or geographical area.

 

Philanthropy is the voluntary giving by individuals or groups to promote the common good, often through financial donations or time, with the aim of benefiting others and fostering a more civil and just society.

 

Quality of Place the characteristics of a community or region that make it attractive and desirable to live, work, and visit, including both tangible and intangible factors like environment, culture, and social connections.

 

Stakeholders are those who may benefit or be affected by a project. They may or may not take part directly in the decision—making process of that project.