Placemaking presentation open to community
The Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites you to attend a public meeting/presentation on “Placemaking,” which will be heldÌýWednesdayÌý±ð±¹±ð²Ô¾±²Ô²µ,ÌýMay 16, 7:30 pmÌýin the Village Room, Manchester Village Offices.
Join the DDA, the Chamber of Commerce, the Manchester Area Historical Society, and other community organizations for an inspiring presentation byÌýGil White, Placemaking ConsultantÌýfor the Michigan Realtors. What exactly is “placemaking,” and what makes a great place? PlacemakingÌýis a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces, that capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential. Its intention is to create public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness, and well being.ÌýPlacemakingÌýinspires people to collectively re-imagine and reinvent public spaces as the heart of a community. Strengthening the connection between people and the places they share,Ìý placemakingÌýrefers to a collaborative process by which we can shape our public realm in order to maximize its shared value.
WhiteÌýwill explain these terms, whileÌýproviding examples and concepts thatÌýareÌýdesigned to change the way we think about public space in our downtown, and help begin applying these techniques here in Manchester.
“This is a chance to learn what’s worked in other communities, and how to start or join placemaking projects here in Manchester,” said Ray Berg, DDA member. “It’s all about using the resources right in our community. It doesn’t have to be expensive to be good!”
White’s presentation will also show how “Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper” tactics can give us insight on what’s effective, needed, or possible in our village.
Here’s a Facebook invite link for additional info:Ìý
We hope to see you there!
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