A new city program offers outdoor furniture at no cost, turning unused spots into gathering places. The initiative aims to bring life to quiet corners across Charlotte’s neighborhoods.
“Placemaking is about transforming underutilized space into vibrant places for people,” said Charlotte Kuuskvere, planning project manager with the Urban Design Center, to WCNC.
Staff at the Urban Design Center created a web guide: the Placemaking Hub. It shows steps for setting up and maintaining public areas. Want a bench or table? The guide walks you through each step…