The best way to learn about placemaking is to jump (figuratively) into the fray in your neighbourhood or even take on a project on your own. But if you’re new to placemaking how will you know where to begin or who to look to for inspiration? Podcasts and websites are great but … [Read more...]
About Susan Martin
Little Free Libraries (LFLs) grow into Pocket Places
Reading about the recent (July 2017) launch of Greater Victoria's latest Little Free Library (see our Facebook post here), I was reminded of Sarah Rose Robert's March 2015 post about the book exchange boxes popping up around town. It quickly became the site's most popular post … [Read more...]
Local and international podcasts for Placemakers
In June 2017, city planner & creative writer/speaker/podcaster Matthew Boyd launched his locally produced Monorail City - "a fun podcast about cities and the people, politics and pop culture that shape them." An early episode titled 'What's the Deal with Placemaking' … [Read more...]
Beautiful Utility
You've probably grown so accustomed to them that you barely notice them any longer but for me the informative, attractive and narrative boxes that contain the nuts and bolts that keep us supplied with electricity are a constant delight. Our old new-age friend Google … [Read more...]
Whimsy behind the tweed curtain
It is not unusual to come across beautiful gardens, elegant homes and stunning vistas anywhere in Greater Victoria but especially in Oak Bay these attractions abound. I live a crumpet's throw away in Victoria but many of the services I use (bank, groceries, butcher, bakery, … [Read more...]