Placemaking, local community and tourism

The challenges of modern tourism development increasingly indicate the need for new approaches based on creative use intangible assets and heritage, a more harmonious relationship between local community tourists. Placemaking is one such approach, which goes to core what builds places communities. This paper looks at evolution concept, its definitions. Among tools placemaking, tangible (physical design), (mental images), mixed are recognized. examples in this have been selected mainly from studies. Quality placemaking leads sense place, increases social cohesion, stimulates long-term regeneration public spaces, contributes attractiveness. In light, concept can serve as useful analytical category systematic research spatial transformations tool strategic planning.