The document exposes three myths about placemaking: 1. Design is not the only factor - creating a memorable experience through unconventional design can turn a space into a place. 2. Extensive planning is not necessary - placemaking is an iterative process where small improvements can organically transform an area over time. 3. Community consultation is not essential first - taking action and later adjusting the vision based on community feedback can be more effective than lengthy upfront consultation.

1. Creating Great Places Three myths exposed David Engwicht

2. Myth 1: Design matters most There is a right and a wrong way to design great places

3. What is Place Making? Like home making turns a house into a home... place making turns a space into a place

5. Home is a feeling not a location

12. Furnish with soul Breaking the design rules helps create a memorable experience

14. Myth 2: Planning matters most You must get the big picture right before beginning the make-over of a space

15. The one word theatre sports game Get into pairs Take it in turns of saying just one word – building a coherent story

16. The one word theatre sports game Two things that kill the story

17. The one word theatre sports game Two things that kill the story Trying to second-guess where the story is heading

18. The one word theatre sports game Two things that kill the story Trying to second-guess where the story is heading Resisting the lines thrown up by the other actors

19. Conception Analysis of requirements Design Code writing Testing Documentation Launch Maintenance The “Waterfall” approach to software development

20. Problems with “waterfall” software development

21. Problems with “waterfall” software development Takes years, by which time world changed

22. Problems with “waterfall” software development Takes years, by which time world changed Client doesn’t know what they really want

23. Problems with “waterfall” software development Takes years, by which time world changed Client doesn’t know what they really want Small mistakes imbedded and entrenched

24. Agile alternative

25. Agile alternative Where do we think we want to be in the future

26. Agile alternative Where do we think we want to be in the future What are some small deliverables that would move us in this direction

27. Agile alternative Where do we think we want to be in the future What are some small deliverables that would move us in this direction Which would give client maximum benefit

28. Agile alternative Where do we think we want to be in the future What are some small deliverables that would move us in this direction Which would give client maximum benefit How can we deliver this in shortest time frame

29. Agile alternative Where do we think we want to be in the future What are some small deliverables that would move us in this direction Which would give client maximum benefit How can we deliver this in shortest time frame What did we learn? Adjust vision

30. Conception Analysis of requirements Design Code writing Testing Documentation Launch Maintenance The “Waterfall” approach to software development

32. Myth 3: Community consultation matters most It is important to talk to the community first

33. Fueling demand for community consultation Move from incremental planning to master planning

34. Fueling demand for community consultation Move from incremental planning to master planning Move from citizen model to customer model

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