Category Archives: placemaking

Placemaking DIY: Pt. III

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

In this final edition of Placemaking DIYs, I focus on new solutions to old problems. Indeed place provides an important vehicle to address problems, often entrenched, in various aspects of our lives.  With a little creativity and a slight shift … Continue reading →

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Placemaking DIY: Pt. II

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

Welcome to the second installment of my blog series on Placemaking DIY. This week I focus on the DIYs that work equally well to benefit residents and visitors alike and present the place in a way that inspires love and economic … Continue reading →

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Placemaking DIY: Pt. I

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

I’m kicking off a new blog series: Placemaking DIY. I love DIY (do-it-yourself) ideas as you’ll see in the months to come. So to officially kick off Summer, I thought I would combine two of my favorite summer activities in this … Continue reading →

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Aspects of Place Review & Homework!

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

So let’s review some of the headlines from Knight Soul of the Community project that I’ve covered in the last three blogs. The community features most associated with a loved place are social offerings, aesthetics and openness.  Basically people most … Continue reading →

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Place & Some Soul Searching

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

As you may (or may not) know, I was the lead consultant and national expert of the Knight Soul of the Community Project. This research was conducted 2008-2010.  Admittedly, that was a while ago. But when research forever changes the way … Continue reading →

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Oh the Places You’ll Go…In the Place Seasons!

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

Over the last few blog posts, I hope I have made you think a bit differently about your place plans in the finally arrived Place Season of Spring and shortly, Summer too. Whether you vacation to your Side Place, go … Continue reading →

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Going Home: A Placemaker’s Story

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

  “You can never go home again.” Sure you can.  And a lot of folks do just that during Spring Break or some time during the Place Seasons of Spring and Summer.   I recently went back to my hometown in … Continue reading →

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Art of the Staycation & Why We All Should Take One

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

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 →

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The “Side Place”

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

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 →

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Dating Your Place

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Katherine Loflin

With Valentine’s Day upon us, it is the perfect time to reflect on the dates that we’ve been on (both good and bad dates). Ones where we feel an immediate and lasting connection. And ones where we know right away … Continue reading →

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