When sociologist Jacob Lederman began tracing the rise of placemaking, now a central concept in urban planning and community design, he encountered a complicated mix of good intentions, liberal philanthropy, and elite influence. His forthcoming book, Join the Conversation: How Placemaking Conquered Community Development, examines how a movement meant to empower everyday residents was shaped, and often steered, by powerful institutions.
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