Hyperlocal

Hyperlocal is a thoughtful examination of placemaking that asks the critical questions of accountability and who benefits from these investments. Grounded in equity and the communities we serve, this book is essential reading for anyone engaged in designing and managing public spaces. -- Scott Kratz, Building Bridges Across the River Senior Vice President and 11th Street Bridge Park Director Hyperlocal represents a constructive bridge over the wide gap between the theory and practice of place management. As local communities across the country seek to assemble the necessary tools to advance inclusive and equitable development, Hyperlocal will be a must-read for those leaders who are in the business of attracting investment in the service of place-based outcomes. -- Uwe S. Brandes, Professor of the Practice, Georgetown University Hyperlocal shows us that hope is not lost. Communities can be governed to ensure the best for all of us. -- Majora Carter, Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One Jennifer Vey and Nate Storring have put together a fascinating book full of illuminating case studies that unravel the dizzying variety of forms through which places are not only created but operated and maintained in America's cities. Showing how we have moved from government to place governance, this book highlights the promise of new and emerging hybrid models of both development and stewardship, but also points out the risks and pitfalls that go along with the opportunities. This is a valuable book for anyone who wants to understand how placemaking actually works in today's world. -- Alan Mallach, Senior Fellow, Center for Community Progress With so much attention paid to 'what' gets built in cities, we need more resources on the 'how'. Hyperlocal is an essential and timely contribution to writing on cities to support practitioners to share power more effectively, be intentional about governance, and most importantly, work in solidarity with communities to create cities that serve the needs of everyone. -- Zahra Ebrahim, Urbanist and Co-Founder, Monumental