Our approach

Our approach is structured around five core values: collaboration, research, practice, engagement, and empowerment.

  • We create spaces where diverse voices and perspectives can come together to learn from each other, develop new ideas, and create innovative solutions.

  • We collect and organize data and resources on place literacy, making them more accessible to everyone. We also facilitate collaborative research and analysis around the questions at the core of place literacy.

  • We provide a platform for individuals and collectives to connect with each other and collaborate on hands-on place literacy initiatives, share experiences, and build knowledge.

  • We are committed to equitable and inclusive engagement, and we work to ensure that all voices are heard and valued in the shaping of the built environment.

  • We believe that everyone should have the knowledge and skills they need to understand and shape their surroundings. We work to empower people to advocate for themselves and their communities, and to participate actively in the planning and design of their built environment.