Considerations for Inclusive Creative Placemaking

Multicultural Cities are forming faster than ever before and with these new communities comes challenges and opportunities. Creative Placemaking offers a way to build empathy for one another through arts and culture. In order to do so, we need to infuse the practice of Creative Placemaking with processes that are inclusive and culturally responsive. I explore the systemic barriers and challenges and through case studies, examine approaches that could support the development of inclusive Creative Placemaking in urban multicultural environments. Finally, I develop elements for a change plan that can be utilized by practitioners in the field