Placemaking
We bring the people.
We define placemaking as the process of creating meaningful, community-informed spaces that reflect the character, needs, and aspirations of the people who use them. Our role, as translators and connectors between developers, city officials, and residents, simplifies complex planning processes and rebuilds trust through transparent feedback loops. We work alongside development teams to shape public realm strategy, design accessible touchpoints, and ensure community voices are meaningfully integrated into every stage of a project. Our proven activation and engagement tools make it easier for residents to engage and for developers to communicate openly.
Related Projects
Beyond the Ballpark: Transforming The Fenway District into a Cultural Destination
The Fenway | Samuels & Associates
Connecting Community Through Creative Programming and Public Art
Zone 3 | Harvard Allston Initiative
Reserved Channel Takes On Recreation: A Community Lending Library
Oxford Properties
Construction Fencing to Art Scrim Canvas
Zone 3 | Harvard Allston Initiative
Producing a Pedestrian Playground: Car-Free Open Newbury Street
Open Newbury Street | City of Boston
Opening with Intention: How Early Programming Differentiates 10 World Trade in the Seaport Landscape
Boston Global Investors
The Role of Creative Consulting in Revitalizing Urban Spaces
Boylston Properties + The Wilder Companies
Public Art Projections Energize an Underpass
Bulfinch Crossing | HYM Investment Group
From Fermentation to a Foot Traffic Sensation
Innovation + Design Building | Jamestown
Related Press
Catalyzing neighborhood change through art, public space, and activity
NBC 10 Boston
Mass Appeal: Rollerama Open Skate
WHDH News 7
Rollerama brings art and free fun to Kendall Square
The Boston Globe
New Bedford native to return to develop housing at the former Keystone property
SouthCoast TODAY
Can Adaptive Reuse Fuel Equitable Revitalization?
Untapped
Repurposed newspaper boxes are transformed into mini art galleries in Allston
The Boston Globe
Art you can get your hands on in Allston
The Boston Globe
Artists give Allston house Western exposure
The Boston Globe
Jessie + Katey turn an unused boston building into a vibrant art landmark
Designboom
Muralist gives Allston-Brighton a big reminder: ‘Nature is still out there
The Boston Globe
MAP: A dozen murals that brightened life in 2020
The Boston Globe
Kind Of A Big Dill: Boston Hosts 2nd Annual Pickle Fair
Boston.com
Related Blogs
Creating Experiences To Build Togetherness
An Everyday Guide to (Semi) Public Space
Philadephia Parking Day: Equitable Streets for the people
The LMA & Fenway: Looking for a reason to linger
Constructing An Ecosystem of Creatives: Art in Print at Zone 3
People love placemaking but distrust the process: Let’s break it down!
