The PlaceMakers Way seeks solutions through the study of what's been previously proven to work. During the thousands of years that people have been building neighborhoods, towns and cities, methods have been tested and successful patterns — patterns of character, function, ecology, economics and sales — have emerged and endured. We learn from successful places about the specific elements and qualities that characterize them so we can create and successfully market new places of equally great value.
The PlaceMakers Way recognizes that people find their ideal life in a wide variety of environments, from the most rural to the most urban, and that different forms of development are appropriate at different points along the way. That's why our work seeks solutions of parallel interest and shared benefit: the development and building industry concerned with profitable results; citizens interested in property values and quality of life for their families; city government concerned about a stable tax base and environmentally-sensitive, sustainable growth; and businesses interested in a healthy business climate.
Finally, The PlaceMakers Way is built on a belief that the enduring character of place is most influenced by the details and siting of the buildings rather than the activities that occur within them. To create functional, flexible places that stand the rigors of time, we employ codes that primarily regulate the form of buildings rather than their use.
So, go ahead. Take the journey. We'll help you get there.
Your First Step: Meaningful Visioning
