In co-creation with the local communities, Place-Led Development takes the principles of placemaking, human scale, social life and the city at eye level and uses them as the fundament for the entire real estate or area development.

We promote the creation of places that put people and community first – place led.

We exist to create more robust, sustainable, equitable, and lively public spheres for urban developments, and overall better quality of lives.

We aim to do so by sharing best practices, developing the network of advocates, and contributing to systemic change.

Urban development must place the social quality of communities at the forefront.

We envision a future where urban development benefits society and raises the quality of lives through a genuine and systemic integration of the people and soul of the place.

We envision a future of empowered communities, active use of public space, and human interaction with the city at the eye level.

This future begins now, and brings together real estate development with placemaking and community development.

Our Actions

Promote and raise awareness of placemaking, with a specific focus on community inclusion, human scale, and sustainability, as integral parts of development.
Identify and create links with early adopters in different sectors and start approaching the right networks to promote inclusive placemaking as the “new normal”.
Create systemic change in the real estate and area development sectors by encouraging them to work collaboratively with communities and other placemakers.
Grow the placemaking network and incorporate system partners that keenly participate in Placemaking Europe for long term collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Work on projects for urban development using a place-led approach with multidisciplinary teams.
By creating more inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban areas in collaboration with all the stakeholders, Place-Led Development contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals, with emphasis on:

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
SDG3

Gender equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SDG5

Sustainable cities and communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
SDG11

Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
SDG17

Unlock the full potential of area development

A go-to guide for real estate and investors to co-create vibrant and inclusive public spaces through Place-Led Development, that brings long term value to your urban project.

Meet our team

Valentina Zaro

Italy

Theo Stauttener

The Netherlands

Sandra Perez

United Kingdom

Samuel Leder

Switzerland

Nadine Roos

The Netherlands

Mirette Khorshed

Poland

Lucy Webb

United Kingdom

Kristen Zupancic

The Netherlands

Honorata Grzesikowska

Spain

Hans Karssenberg

The Netherlands

Giles Semper

United Kingdom

Francesca Spigarolo

Italy

Ethan Kent

United States of America

David Sim

Sweden

David Partridge

United Kingdom

David Brito

Spain

Daniel Radai

Hungary

Clémentine Robert

France

Bartlomiej Schmidt

Poland

Bart Cardinaal

The Netherlands

Anneke Jongerius

The Netherlands

Andy Starkie

United Kingdom

Alexandra Signer

Switzerland