Mobilizer Session

Secrets to Successful Urban Plazas

July 11, 2024
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BELLEVILLE PLACEMAKING

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Canada’s Placemaking Community welcomes the incredible expertise of Belleville Placemaking for this mobilizer session, “Secrets to Successful Urban Plazas.”

This webinar recaps the theory and principles of placemaking, the key elements that transform spaces into vibrant destinations, and the management models behind successful parks and plazas. We will discover together what makes some urban spaces succeed to become high-engagement public areas, and how some can miss the mark.

Watch the session in English!

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Check out our YouTube playlist to watch this, and all other mobilizer sessions.


Canada’s Placemaking Community builds capacity for national placemakers by sharing impactful stories, convening in-person and virtual events, and commissioning research. By fostering collective action, we aim to drive better public outcomes and create vibrant, equitable public spaces for all. Discover more projects in our community of practice and learn more about the benefits of community-led placemaking in the Power of Placemaking Research Report, developed in partnership with Happy Cities.