Published in Municipal World, August 2025
By Jacquelyn West and Bridget MacIntosh
We’re thrilled to share that Municipal World—Canada’s leading publication for civic innovation—has featured an in-depth article co-authored by Jacquelyn West, Senior Advisor with Quartier des Spectacles International and Placemaking Fellow with the Canadian Urban Institute, and Bridget MacIntosh, award-winning cultural strategist and creative producer.
“Placemaking Now: A Primer and Practice Guide for Municipal Leaders” explores how cities across Canada are embedding placemaking into their core infrastructure—bridging community, policy, and design to create more connected, equitable, and resilient public spaces.
The piece offers a clear, actionable framework for municipalities, outlining:
How placemaking has evolved from grassroots experiments to an essential tool in city-building;
Four practical tools for municipal staff—from measuring impact to partnering for change; and
How departments like Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Planning, and Economic Development can integrate placemaking into their daily work.
At its heart, the article highlights the power of placemaking to advance belonging, equity, and well-being—demonstrating that public space is not just an amenity, but civic infrastructure that supports human flourishing.
“When municipalities embed placemaking into how they plan, deliver, and measure their services, they don’t just maintain physical assets—they nurture civic life and community trust.” — Municipal World, August 2025
Read the full article here: Municipal World – August 2025 Issue