Placemaking and Public Space Design: Unlocking Place Potential

Successful placemaking means creating spaces that work for both tourists and residents, and with both the environment and the climate. This skill is increasingly important as the need to create sustainable, attractive urban areas is better understood.

What you will learn:

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:

• Describe how successful public spaces contribute to sustainable development.
• Explain how urban planning influences climate change.
• Explain how policy and research influence best practice in urban and climatic design.
• Improve the local micro-climate of public space to enhance human comfort through case studies.

Who is this course for?

If you’re interested in learning more about climatic impacts and opportunities in urban planning, this course from Luleå University of Technology is for you. It is useful for anyone interested in placemaking within the tourism industry, at any education level. Individuals considering this career path and professionals who want to upskill will both gain valuable insights.

How does it work?

You only need a computer or other device and internet connection to be able to do the course. When you register, you will get access to the course material, which consists of, for example, videos, texts, quizzes and exercises.