Design for placemaking: enhancing the intangible and soft aspects of the city. Reflections from an educational standpoint.

The multi-dimensional concept of placemaking represents a significant effort to infuse urban spaces with vitality and a community-centric ethos. However, the specific contributions of design in placemaking processes require further exploration, especially in addition to urban planning studies. This paper reflects on the various contributions of design in placemaking, examining its transformative potential from an educational standpoint. It builds upon an inquiry conducted by the Cumulus Working Group, "Design for Placemaking," which seeks to investigate this field as distinct from architecture and urban planning.