The Placemaking Checklist

"Community goals are a top priority in city planning:

- Citizens regularly participate in making their public spaces better and local leaders and planning professionals routinely seek the wisdom and practical experience of community residents.

- Residents feel they have responsibility and a sense of ownership for their public spaces."

"Public spaces are accessible and well-used

- There are public places within both neighborhoods and downtowns where people can gather informally and regularly.

- Parks feature attractions for people of different ages and are used at different times of day; they are more than simply recreation facilities.

- The waterfront allows people to actually reach the ocean, lake or river.

- Amenities (benches, transit waiting areas, etc) are comfortable, conveniently located and designed to support the intended use.

- Negative uses or users do not dominate the public spaces.

- Both children and seniors can easily and safely walk to where they want to go (e.g. children can walk to school, seniors can walk to movies, grocery stores)."