Under the influence of globalization, the centres of many cities
in the industrialised world are losing their place identity, the
set of cultural markers that define a city s uniqueness and make it
instantly recognisable. A key task for planners and residents,
working together, is to preserve that unique sense of place without
making the city a parody of itself.
In Planning and Place in the City, Marichela Sepe explores the
preservation, reconstruction and enhancement of cultural heritage
and place identity. She outlines the history of the concept of
placemaking, and sets out the range of different methods of
analysis and assessment that are used to help pin down the nature
of place identity. This book also uses the author's own
survey-based method called PlaceMaker to detect elements that do
not feature in traditional mapping and identifies appropriate
planning interventions.
Case studies investigate cities in Europe, North America and
Asia, which demonstrate how surveys and interviews can be used to
draw up an analytical map of place identity. This investigative
work is a crucial step in identifying cultural elements which will
influence what planning decisions should be taken in the future.
The maps aim to establish a dialogue with local residents and
support planners and administrators in making sustainable changes.
The case studies are amply illustrated with survey data sheets,
photos, and coloured maps.
Innovative and broad-based, Planning and Place in the City lays
out an approach to the identification and preservation of place and
cultural heritage suitable for students, academics and
professionals alike.
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