Placemaking and temporary installations, also referred to as demonstration projects, are two strategies that help create a sense of place in a neighborhood and engage residents in the planning process. Placemaking typically focuses on developing a neighborhood identity and creating community amenities such as a wayfinding signage, parklets, and all-ages play space. Demonstration projects focus on testing infrastructure improvements before they are made permanent such as protected bike lanes, high-visibility crosswalks, and curb extensions. Circulate has an extensive inventory of materials for these projects.
Strategies
- Parklets
- Community engagement and input collection
- Bicycle and pedestrian facilities
- Wayfinding signage
Previous Demonstration Event Examples
- City of Encinitas Pedestrian Scramble Demonstration - January 12, 2020
- UCSD Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Demonstration - September 28, 2022
- Chula Vista Day of the Child Temporary Crosswalk Demonstration - April 20, 2024
- SDSU Creative Crosswalk Demonstration - September 21, 2024
