Category Archives: community attachment
Art of the Staycation & Why We All Should Take One
When I was traveling the country discussing the findings of the Knight Soul of the Community project, I learned as much as I shared. I always say interpreting research findings is a bit like reading tea leaves: you know what … Continue reading →
The “Side Place”
Not every place may suit all your needs. There are times when people flee their places for one of their “Side Places.” These are places usually different from their home place (ideally, their Place Match) and meet the needs their … Continue reading →
The Ticking Clock: Place Attachment Through the Years
In a meeting with a Mayor a year or so ago, we were discussing the imperative of community attachment. Talking about new residents and the ticking clock for integrating them in the community fabric before you lose them. “So how … Continue reading →
Posted in community attachment, demographics, research
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Tagged attachment over time, residential mobility, residential tenure, stuck in place
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Telling the Placemaking Story With Data: Two Simple Tips
Thank you, first of all, for at least clicking the title and being willing to read this post. I know data presentation strategies may not light you up with excitement. But if you are in the placemaking field, it’s an … Continue reading →
Why Don’t I Love Living Here (When Placemakers Say I Should…)?
Recently, I was asked to weigh in on the current conversation sparked by this piece that called into question Richard Florida’s Creative Class Theory and the subsequent response from Mr. Florida. One of the underlying issues the interaction brings up is … Continue reading →
Posted in community attachment, knight foundation, placemaking, placemaking idea, soul of the community
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Tagged Madison, Richard Florida, Thirty Two, Wisconsin
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