Sense of place is one of the most difficult qualities to address when analyzing the level of a development’s sustainability. There is no empirical formula for measuring sense of place; however when one experiences and interacts within the development, a certain amount of community character will lend itself to an intangible quality that will either elicit a positive or negative reaction from users.
The evolution of a development’s sense of place may rely on the utilization and implementation of the normative qualities associated with determining the creation of a sustainable and unique sense of place. The normative qualities that developments should embrace throughout the planning process are the creation of a development that is centered, configured and comprehensible.
A planning strategy that is centered, configured and comprehensible will first and foremost encourage the creation of a diverse population mix within the development. The layout of the development should encourage an increased sense of civic pride in order to help foster the evolution of a unique sense of place. This can be achieved through the creation of shared open-spaces that residents can utilize for a diverse range of social functions.
The execution of a centered, configured and comprehensible plan relies heavily on the successful design and implementation of the qualities discussed to this point as well. The creation of a civic or commercial-oriented core will also foster the evolution of the development’s sense of place through the encouragement of civic participation from all segments of the population.
The creation of a unique sense of place for a development addresses social issues throughout every phase of implementation. It is through the creation of the community that the development will begin to form its sense of place.
Ensuring social diversity will help to foster the creation of a sense of place in that a unique community character will emerge through the interaction between different groups who share the civic responsibilities and benefits of a tight-knit community.
A sense of place may evolve from the implementation of alternative and progressive approaches to conserving the environment. This approach helps to further encourage and foster a sense of civic pride within the development in that the residents can celebrate their collective efforts in helping to reduce the negative impacts on the environment.
A development that celebrates ecologically sensitive design principles and practices will have a greater chance at the creation of a truly unique sense of place within the global community.
Addressing economic factors within the creation of a development’s sense of place is difficult to measure due to the lack of empirical evidence applicable to a development’s “feel”. However, economic development could be a useful vehicle for the evolution of a development’s sense of place through the creation of unique activities that only occur within the development.
A sense of civic pride can also be created through the use of alternative technologies that reduce the need for over-consumption of goods and services or through the creation of an economically diverse community fabric. It is through economic diversity that a development has one of the greatest chances to create a truly unique sense of place while ensuring its long-term sustainability.
There is no there there. -Gertrude Stein
The evolution of a development’s sense of place may rely on the utilization and implementation of the normative qualities associated with determining the creation of a sustainable and unique sense of place. The normative qualities that developments should embrace throughout the planning process are the creation of a development that is centered, configured and comprehensible.
A planning strategy that is centered, configured and comprehensible will first and foremost encourage the creation of a diverse population mix within the development. The layout of the development should encourage an increased sense of civic pride in order to help foster the evolution of a unique sense of place. This can be achieved through the creation of shared open-spaces that residents can utilize for a diverse range of social functions.
The execution of a centered, configured and comprehensible plan relies heavily on the successful design and implementation of the qualities discussed to this point as well. The creation of a civic or commercial-oriented core will also foster the evolution of the development’s sense of place through the encouragement of civic participation from all segments of the population.
The creation of a unique sense of place for a development addresses social issues throughout every phase of implementation. It is through the creation of the community that the development will begin to form its sense of place.
Ensuring social diversity will help to foster the creation of a sense of place in that a unique community character will emerge through the interaction between different groups who share the civic responsibilities and benefits of a tight-knit community.
A sense of place may evolve from the implementation of alternative and progressive approaches to conserving the environment. This approach helps to further encourage and foster a sense of civic pride within the development in that the residents can celebrate their collective efforts in helping to reduce the negative impacts on the environment.
A development that celebrates ecologically sensitive design principles and practices will have a greater chance at the creation of a truly unique sense of place within the global community.
Addressing economic factors within the creation of a development’s sense of place is difficult to measure due to the lack of empirical evidence applicable to a development’s “feel”. However, economic development could be a useful vehicle for the evolution of a development’s sense of place through the creation of unique activities that only occur within the development.
A sense of civic pride can also be created through the use of alternative technologies that reduce the need for over-consumption of goods and services or through the creation of an economically diverse community fabric. It is through economic diversity that a development has one of the greatest chances to create a truly unique sense of place while ensuring its long-term sustainability.
There is no there there. -Gertrude Stein
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