
In our sixth episode, we build on the concept of home we explored in our previous episode and ask: what does it mean to have a claim on a particular place for the future? In urban settings, this is often about the right to the city, and includes important questions about who undertakes planning and redesign projects to help sculpt the city of the future. We are joined by Anna Dekker and Javier Koole as we explore the methodology and philosophy of placemaking, a 'tabula scripta' form of urban planning and design that asks all stakeholders - from residents to local business, and even in some cases, non-human entities - to play an important role in (re)designing a specific place. Ultimately, it is about letting the spirit of a place - the unique or particular qualities - shine through, and turning to the experts themselves (the people who live there) to help guide the development of cities for an equitable and inclusive future. If you want more information on placemaking, check out the Further Readings section of our website: we have gathered resources on placemaking projects at the University of Amsterdam, as well as key texts from a variety of perspectives.