Inclusive Communities Start with Well-Designed Spaces

Wrap-Up: 05

Inclusive public spaces are essential for fostering community engagement and belonging. Effective design should cater to diverse needs, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach by understanding unique community requirements. Examples like Miami’s Underline project demonstrate the importance of ongoing public input and flexible, welcoming spaces. Strategies for inclusive design include accommodating different abilities, considering gender dynamics, providing cultural amenities, telling community stories, and offering small-scale retail opportunities to support underrepresented vendors. (APA)

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Place Branding for Small Cities, Regions & Downtowns
by Bill Baker

A book for community leaders, planners, and marketers out there facing the task of strengthening their location’s attractiveness, identity, and image

Social Design Reader
by Elizabeth Resnick

The Social Design Reader explores the ways in which design can be a catalyst for social change.

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