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and interconnected public spaces. Nan-Feihong Industrial Co., Ltd., the Aedas-designed Xi’an Lovi
A project that opened last year by Thor Urbana is The Landmark Center now serves as an urban oasis for the city. Located in Xi’an,
Tijuana, which is a project that is located in the Golden Zone, the the project is comprised of a shopping mall, office and hotel towers.
SPECIAL FEATURE - PLACEMAKING area with the highest real estate growth in the city of Tijuana in Designed to be a vibrant mixed-use destination, Lovi Center has
become a unique retail-recreational attraction through the hybrid of
Mexico. The scheme will bring together the best shopping, dining
and entertainment offerings unlike anywhere else in the area. It will public space and greenery. Injected with vibrancy and envisioned as
Enhancing Experiences be complemented by an exclusive residential tower, luxury hotel and a garden city, Lovi Center is filled with 100 per cent natural greenery
class A+ office spaces to become the new place to live, work and play.
and flowers through podiums, gardens and green belts, marking
The lifestyle centre will feature 308,000sq ft of leasable area, whilst itself a people-centric location with diverse commercial activities.
Billed as the process of creating good quality places, placemaking is all about making places that people want the surround facilities within the scheme will include 154,000sq ft of It creates an immersive experience that consists of art and cultural
exhibition, delivering an interactive and inspiring journey for visitors.
A+ office space, 190 residences, a brand new hotel with over 200
to be in; whether this is to visit, to work, to live, to play or simply to enjoy. Here, RLI will spend some time rooms, more than 2,000 car parking spaces and all this will open to With various young leisure and recreational brands, Lovi Center is
highlighting a selection of places that people not only want to go to, but want to return to. the public in spring of next year. The project offers a unique mixture slated to be an iconic retail hub to satisfy the needs of all-age groups.
of cultural diversity from the region, integrating itself into an existing, Set to fully complete in 2026, the Central Vista Redevelopment
lacemaking is an approach to urban planning and design that focuses By creating places that people want to spend time in, placemaking can bicultural, vibrant community in search of exceptional experiences. Project, or Central Vista Projects, refers to the ongoing redevelopment
Pon the people who use a space, rather than just the physical help to improve the quality of life in a neighbourhood or city and create a The Landmark Tijuana is transforming the lifestyle of every person to revamp Central Vista – the administrative heart of the Union
structures or buildings. The idea is to create places that are not just stronger sense of belonging and connection among its residents. who has the chance to experience this most innovative development Government of India. The ambitious project, headed by CPWD
functional, but also beautiful and meaningful to the people who live, work in northern Mexico. (Central Public Works Department), will be built at a cost of 13,450
and play there. Placemaking Projects Around the World Allston Labworks is a new life science campus along Lower Allston’s crore ($1.7bn) in a span of six years. With design works from globally
From the article ‘What is Placemaking?’ by Placemaking Europe, it A joint venture between RioCan REIT and Allied Properties REIT, Western Avenue innovation corridor by developer King Street renowned architects Benoy, the Central Vista Redevelopment Plan is
continues by pointing out that effectively, it is the processes by which a The Well is a bold reflection of Toronto’s energy and diversity and an Properties. Surrounded by Allston’s eclectic culture and thriving art proposed to meet the present and future infrastructure needs of
community and its advocates turn any space into a place. extension of the urban vibrancy of King West. Bordering Front, Spadina scene, Allston Labworks will provide life science companies and the space for the Parliament, Ministries and Departments. The project
The process of placemaking often involves collaboration between a and Wellington, it is a mixture of retail, commercial and residential greater Allston community with new creative outlets for exploration also aims to provide better public facilities, social amenities, tourist
variety of stakeholders, including community members, local government space in downtown Toronto that will draw approximately 22,000 daily and self-expression. The new mixed-use life science campus that attractions, parking facilities etc. Central Vista Avenue (renamed
officials, business owners and urban planners. Through this collaborative visitors, including the approximately 11,000 residents and employees includes housing and retail will be a welcome addition to Boston’s Kartavya Path when it was inaugurated in September last year by PM
process, the needs and desires of the community can be taken into account that will live and work at The Well. The design includes 1.2 million expanding lab market. Allston LabWorks, located on 4.27 acres Modi), extends from the Rashtrapati Bhawan to the India Gate. The
and the resulting public space can be tailored to meet those needs. square feet of office space and 320,000sq ft of retail and food service. at 250, 280 and 305 Western Avenue, will be comprised of a life three-kilometre-long tree-lined stretch is one of the most attractive
Placemaking can take many different forms, depending on the specific It has 1,700 residential units spread throughout six residential rentals sciences, retail and multi-housing space. Once the project is complete, tourist places in Delhi, especially during the Republic Dat parade. As
needs and goals of a community. Some examples of placemaking and condominiums, plus one office building connected to a three-level it will feature 534,000sq ft of lab space; 20,000sq ft of retail space; per the revamp masterplan, the avenue has been refurbished with
projects might include creating public art installations, adding seating retail base. At The Well, the idea of liveability is real, with easy access to 35 multi-housing units, 26 per cent of which will be affordable. It will upgraded infrastructure and new social amenities. The lawn space
or lighting to a park or plaza, or organising community events such as everything that Toronto demands, expects and deserves: transit, culture, also include a 12,000sq ft public plaza with an additional 5,000sq ft has been enhanced from 350,000sq m to 390,000sq m. Moreover,
concerts, farmers markets, or festivals. wellness, sustainability, diverse food options, inspiring workplaces and landscaped open space and 668 garage parking spaces. Delivery on the revamped avenue is now home to a transit plaza, vending zones,
Ultimately, the goal of placemaking is to create public spaces that are not curated entertainment. Officially opened on 17 November last year, The the project is expected across 2024 and 2025. pedestrian upderpasses, improved parking space and upgraded
just functional, but also foster a sense of community and social connection. Well is a choreographed mix of urban experiences, dynamic architecture Opened back in June last year after development work by Shaanxi security measures.

Champions Park, Warsaw, Poland
Developer: Champions Developments