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Re: Place Capital: Re-connecting Economy With Community

Velocity Local — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:12:40 -0000

This is very enlightening; you’re right public spaces reflect cultural values and it’s a place for revitalizing communities. One should not really undermine the significance of Place Capital not only in the economy but also in the strengthening of ties in the community. In this regard, what are the ways in which social media can contribute to the development of public spaces?

Re: Place Capital: Re-connecting Economy With Community

Ibs_pei — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:53:54 -0000

Farmers markets are the fastest growing sector of retail in North America. This is occurring not because of some good financial deal that can be made. The neighbourhood, community farmers' market has become the new 'church.' It is where you go to socialize, share bread with friends, meet new people and make recreational plans for the day/week. It has also become the most reassuring place to purchase unprocessed, and organically grown foods from local farmers. More and more people are waking up to the realities of the industrial food system and the benefits to local economy and the farmers markets are teh best and easiest place to respond.
Re: bicycles.... I just returned from a first time trip to Amsterdam. If you wonder how a population can adapt to bicycle transportation, you need to visit Amsterdam. However, I think the attachment to bikes is not due to government policy. It has to do with design. This is not a car friendly city! Many streets are too narrow for cars traveling in opposing directions. There are also very few big box stores. The city is filled with local merchants, artisans and neighbourhood entrepreneurs. Most car traffic is confined to a few main roads, mostly for traveling in and out of the city. Bicycles will become popular in North America through proper design of neighbourhoods and cities not by legislation

Re: Place Capital: Re-connecting Economy With Community

April Economides — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:00:39 -0000

Excellent article. Just when I think PPS couldn't get any cooler – I've been following your work since the late nineties – you do. Thanks for everything you do.

Re: Place Capital: Re-connecting Economy With Community

JKAGroup — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:28:39 -0000

Social Capital is a critical element of Place Capital. Here is a case study of the former:
http://www.jkagroup.com/cli...