Introduction

Abstract

This introductory chapter discusses the concept of “placemaking” and how it has developed and expanded since its relatively recent origins. This book extends the remit of placemaking further to consider issues such as finance, law, and digital technologies, in addition to some more familiar applications. The structure of the book and the contents of the following chapters are introduced.

Citation

Larkham, P.J. and Higgins, D. (2024), "Introduction", Higgins, D. and Larkham, P.J. (Ed.) Placemaking, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-130-120241002