Document Type : Original Article
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Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University
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Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
10.21608/jctae.2025.388590.1057
Abstract
Evaluating public urban spaces through the lens of placemaking is critical for promoting inclusive, accessible, and socially responsive environments that support well-being and equitable urban development. As cities around the world strive to enhance the livability of their public realms, placemaking has emerged as a people-centered approach that emphasizes local context, community needs, and collaborative design. This paper presents a comparative analysis of three internationally recognized Placemaking Assessment Frameworks (PAFs) to explore their methodologies and approaches to evaluating the quality and inclusivity of public urban spaces. The selected frameworks are: the Inclusive Healthy Places Framework (IHP) from Denmark, which integrates health equity and inclusion; the Place Diagram by Project for Public Spaces (PPS) in the United States, which emphasizes physical and social aspects of space; and the Great Public Spaces Toolkit (GPST) from Australia, which focuses on accessibility, usability, and engagement.
The study critically examines each framework’s structure, including their evaluation dimensions, indicator distribution, and thematic priorities—such as functional performance, environmental quality, social interaction, cultural relevance, and economic vitality. By identifying how these frameworks balance and prioritize different placemaking dimensions, the paper uncovers their respective strengths, limitations, and applicability in diverse urban contexts. The analysis provides essential insights for urban planners, architects, and policymakers seeking to apply or adapt placemaking tools in Egyptian Neighborhood Public Urban Spaces (NPUS). Ultimately, this comparative review lays a foundation for enhancing public space assessment practices, encouraging localized approaches to placemaking evaluation that reflect Egypt’s unique urban and socio-cultural fabric.
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