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Digital tools and digital pedagogy for placemaking

Petrovski, Aleksandar; Djukic, Aleksandra; Maric, Jelena; Kazak, Jan

(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrovski, Aleksandar
AU  - Djukic, Aleksandra
AU  - Maric, Jelena
AU  - Kazak, Jan
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2211
AB  - Purpose
The surge of digital technologies and information communication technologies poses a challenge to traditional placemaking, influencing how people live, communicate and connect with their environments. In response, placemaking practices are integrating emerging digital technologies, giving rise to digital placemaking. This digital approach aims to present new opportunities for establishing a sense of place, encouraging unique interactions and adding value to communities in social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper aims to examine the current landscape of digital tools and apps that facilitate digital placemaking. Conducting an extensive literature review, the research evaluates these tools based on their positive contributions to placemaking, categorizing them according to the aspects they enhance in the placemaking process. These aspects include social dynamics, cultural influences, environmental considerations, artistic qualities, heritage preservation, support for human well-being, urban development and opportunities for digital collaboration among citizens. Additionally, the paper explores digital pedagogy for placemaking, analyzing various tools for their educational approach, knowledge production methods and learning outcomes.

Findings
The findings indicate a growing trend in utilizing digital tools for placemaking, driven by technological advancements like augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the internet of things. Similar to traditional placemaking, digital practices are collaborative and context-dependent, requiring engagement from multiple stakeholders for optimal success. Notably, successful digital placemaking apps often incorporate interactivity and multimodality. Digital collaborative platforms can significantly impact placemaking and sustainable urban design, serving as effective tools for both bottom-up and top-down knowledge production and learning related to placemaking.

Research limitations/implications
The findings of this study must be seen considering certain limitations. The scoping review utilized analysis of most relevant bibliometric databases, however, in the domain of digital placemaking there are undertakings by private companies, nongovernmental as well as governmental organizations which are not cited in the scientific databases. This limitation was tackled by using conventional search engines like Google and Bing to identify and study such projects. Also, it must be noted that the digital domain is rapidly developing and being integrated in digital placemaking. Even more, the artificial intelligence technology, which is being applied across all disciplines, with so far unforeseen possibilities, should be further examined how it is being adopted and implemented in the domain of digital placemaking and which are its impacts in the placemaking processes and outcomes.

Originality/value
Despite these advancements, many digital tools lack a comprehensive approach to address the various aspects of sustainability in placemaking. Consequently, further research is needed to develop digital tools that adopt a holistic approach, ensuring justifiability and feasibility in social, environmental and economic terms. Furthermore, in alignment with the goals of the EU Green Deal, incorporating Circular Economy principles into the development of new digital placemaking methods and tools is crucial.
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
T2  - Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research
T1  - Digital tools and digital pedagogy for placemaking
DO  - 10.1108/ARCH-01-2024-0036
ER  - 
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The surge of digital technologies and information communication technologies poses a challenge to traditional placemaking, influencing how people live, communicate and connect with their environments. In response, placemaking practices are integrating emerging digital technologies, giving rise to digital placemaking. This digital approach aims to present new opportunities for establishing a sense of place, encouraging unique interactions and adding value to communities in social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper aims to examine the current landscape of digital tools and apps that facilitate digital placemaking. Conducting an extensive literature review, the research evaluates these tools based on their positive contributions to placemaking, categorizing them according to the aspects they enhance in the placemaking process. These aspects include social dynamics, cultural influences, environmental considerations, artistic qualities, heritage preservation, support for human well-being, urban development and opportunities for digital collaboration among citizens. Additionally, the paper explores digital pedagogy for placemaking, analyzing various tools for their educational approach, knowledge production methods and learning outcomes.

Findings
The findings indicate a growing trend in utilizing digital tools for placemaking, driven by technological advancements like augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the internet of things. Similar to traditional placemaking, digital practices are collaborative and context-dependent, requiring engagement from multiple stakeholders for optimal success. Notably, successful digital placemaking apps often incorporate interactivity and multimodality. Digital collaborative platforms can significantly impact placemaking and sustainable urban design, serving as effective tools for both bottom-up and top-down knowledge production and learning related to placemaking.

Research limitations/implications
The findings of this study must be seen considering certain limitations. The scoping review utilized analysis of most relevant bibliometric databases, however, in the domain of digital placemaking there are undertakings by private companies, nongovernmental as well as governmental organizations which are not cited in the scientific databases. This limitation was tackled by using conventional search engines like Google and Bing to identify and study such projects. Also, it must be noted that the digital domain is rapidly developing and being integrated in digital placemaking. Even more, the artificial intelligence technology, which is being applied across all disciplines, with so far unforeseen possibilities, should be further examined how it is being adopted and implemented in the domain of digital placemaking and which are its impacts in the placemaking processes and outcomes.

Originality/value
Despite these advancements, many digital tools lack a comprehensive approach to address the various aspects of sustainability in placemaking. Consequently, further research is needed to develop digital tools that adopt a holistic approach, ensuring justifiability and feasibility in social, environmental and economic terms. Furthermore, in alignment with the goals of the EU Green Deal, incorporating Circular Economy principles into the development of new digital placemaking methods and tools is crucial.",
publisher = "Emerald Publishing Limited",
journal = "Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research",
title = "Digital tools and digital pedagogy for placemaking",
doi = "10.1108/ARCH-01-2024-0036"
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Petrovski, A., Djukic, A., Maric, J.,& Kazak, J.. (2024). Digital tools and digital pedagogy for placemaking. in Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research
Emerald Publishing Limited..
https://doi.org/10.1108/ARCH-01-2024-0036
Petrovski A, Djukic A, Maric J, Kazak J. Digital tools and digital pedagogy for placemaking. in Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. 2024;.
doi:10.1108/ARCH-01-2024-0036 .
Petrovski, Aleksandar, Djukic, Aleksandra, Maric, Jelena, Kazak, Jan, "Digital tools and digital pedagogy for placemaking" in Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1108/ARCH-01-2024-0036 . .

Placemaking and Networking of Heritage for Sustainable Tourism

Djukic, Aleksandra; Stober, Dina; Tiano, Piero; Negru, Mircea; Maric, Jelena; Sepe, Marichela; Economou, Agisiliaos

(Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2023)

TY  - CHAP
AU  - Djukic, Aleksandra
AU  - Stober, Dina
AU  - Tiano, Piero
AU  - Negru, Mircea
AU  - Maric, Jelena
AU  - Sepe, Marichela
AU  - Economou, Agisiliaos
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1893
AB  - The heritage as emotional investment of the citizens is important resource for the communities affirming their local identity and establishing the great potential for development of tourism. The richness in the cultural heritage and historic layers are one of the main characteristics of European cities and towns. The paper will focus on how small and medium sized towns in Europe can enhance heritage with the increase a sustainable tourism that is competitive by using the different tools (digital, collaborative, design) in networking of the heritage sites and placemaking. The small and medium towns are in the focus of the research because they are shrinking during the last few decades that is caused by the depopulation and socio-economic factors. Developing of small and medium cities through their heritage promotions, enhance tourism as a milestone for their urban development and promotion. Sustainable development of tourism could be achieved by strengthening the ties between different actors in the process of placemaking, enhancing the relations and interactions between tourism, cultural heritage and local inhabitants using digital tools. One of the goals is to try to depict relation between physical heritage networks and linked digital tools.
Cultural assets are of great importance for revitalize small cities and endargered towns, but these are not enough if investments are missing. It is necessary to attract them for living again, rebuilding the lost commercial activities and public services.  Heritage and tourism are closely connected, from one hand heritage is one of the major stimuly for cultural tourism and on the other hand heritage sites can improve their preservation by tourism. But the relationship between the two can be conflictual due to a possible overuse and consequent deterioration of heritage sites due to different needs and strategies between the two fields.  A new placemaking strategy must be developed that considers how tuorism can influence (positive or negative)  the suistanaibility of cultural heritage overview as well as heritage role in the local identity. 
By critical analysies of literature and selected cases from different countries in Europe, we hope to present proposals for strenghtening the heritage potentials for sustainable tourism in small and medium sized towns, focusing on the junction of scientific theories and practical experiences. The paper highlights the findings and lessons learned from selected cases from Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Romania and Serbia. Final intentions of the paper are to present the variety of possible ways to use networking of heritage site and stakeholders as a medium for placemaking in favour of both local population and prospective tourists.
PB  - Leiden ; Boston : Brill
T2  - Dynamics of Placemaking Volume 1: Experiences and Approaches from a Pan-European Perspective
T1  - Placemaking and Networking of Heritage for Sustainable Tourism
SP  - 11
EP  - 36
DO  - 10.1163/9789004542389_004
ER  - 
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author = "Djukic, Aleksandra and Stober, Dina and Tiano, Piero and Negru, Mircea and Maric, Jelena and Sepe, Marichela and Economou, Agisiliaos",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The heritage as emotional investment of the citizens is important resource for the communities affirming their local identity and establishing the great potential for development of tourism. The richness in the cultural heritage and historic layers are one of the main characteristics of European cities and towns. The paper will focus on how small and medium sized towns in Europe can enhance heritage with the increase a sustainable tourism that is competitive by using the different tools (digital, collaborative, design) in networking of the heritage sites and placemaking. The small and medium towns are in the focus of the research because they are shrinking during the last few decades that is caused by the depopulation and socio-economic factors. Developing of small and medium cities through their heritage promotions, enhance tourism as a milestone for their urban development and promotion. Sustainable development of tourism could be achieved by strengthening the ties between different actors in the process of placemaking, enhancing the relations and interactions between tourism, cultural heritage and local inhabitants using digital tools. One of the goals is to try to depict relation between physical heritage networks and linked digital tools.
Cultural assets are of great importance for revitalize small cities and endargered towns, but these are not enough if investments are missing. It is necessary to attract them for living again, rebuilding the lost commercial activities and public services.  Heritage and tourism are closely connected, from one hand heritage is one of the major stimuly for cultural tourism and on the other hand heritage sites can improve their preservation by tourism. But the relationship between the two can be conflictual due to a possible overuse and consequent deterioration of heritage sites due to different needs and strategies between the two fields.  A new placemaking strategy must be developed that considers how tuorism can influence (positive or negative)  the suistanaibility of cultural heritage overview as well as heritage role in the local identity. 
By critical analysies of literature and selected cases from different countries in Europe, we hope to present proposals for strenghtening the heritage potentials for sustainable tourism in small and medium sized towns, focusing on the junction of scientific theories and practical experiences. The paper highlights the findings and lessons learned from selected cases from Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Romania and Serbia. Final intentions of the paper are to present the variety of possible ways to use networking of heritage site and stakeholders as a medium for placemaking in favour of both local population and prospective tourists.",
publisher = "Leiden ; Boston : Brill",
journal = "Dynamics of Placemaking Volume 1: Experiences and Approaches from a Pan-European Perspective",
booktitle = "Placemaking and Networking of Heritage for Sustainable Tourism",
pages = "11-36",
doi = "10.1163/9789004542389_004"
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Djukic, A., Stober, D., Tiano, P., Negru, M., Maric, J., Sepe, M.,& Economou, A.. (2023). Placemaking and Networking of Heritage for Sustainable Tourism. in Dynamics of Placemaking Volume 1: Experiences and Approaches from a Pan-European Perspective
Leiden ; Boston : Brill., 11-36.
https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004542389_004
Djukic A, Stober D, Tiano P, Negru M, Maric J, Sepe M, Economou A. Placemaking and Networking of Heritage for Sustainable Tourism. in Dynamics of Placemaking Volume 1: Experiences and Approaches from a Pan-European Perspective. 2023;:11-36.
doi:10.1163/9789004542389_004 .
Djukic, Aleksandra, Stober, Dina, Tiano, Piero, Negru, Mircea, Maric, Jelena, Sepe, Marichela, Economou, Agisiliaos, "Placemaking and Networking of Heritage for Sustainable Tourism" in Dynamics of Placemaking Volume 1: Experiences and Approaches from a Pan-European Perspective (2023):11-36,
https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004542389_004 . .

Impact of natural elements in urban public spaces on mental health

Stojkovic, Marija; Vanista Lazarevic, Eva; Maric, Jelena

(Belgrade : Faculty of Architecture, 2023)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Stojkovic, Marija
AU  - Vanista Lazarevic, Eva
AU  - Maric, Jelena
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2104
AB  - The subject of the paper is the analysis of the impact of natural elements in urban public spaces on the mental health of city residents. The problem that triggered the research is the fact that the majority of the world’s population now live in metropolitan areas and the link between well-being and healthy public spaces has never been more clear. The analysis began with the hypothesis that exposure to green/blue spaces positively affects stress, changing moods, mental health, and overall well-being. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the subjective feeling, experience, and understanding of space related to the impact of being and using green and blue spaces in urban areas. Research objectives are to assess the relationship between mental health and existing nature in urban spaces, and to determine the effect natural elements in urban public spaces could have on mental well-being of citizens as a reminder for future projects. The focus was on field research, collecting, analyzing, and evaluating information and evidence of the impact of natural elements on mental health, as well as, presenting them in a systematic way. The results of this research pointed out the importance of natural elements in urban environments for citizens and established the complex relations between urban nature and mental health. These findings should help inform future research and practice on the impact of natural elements in urban spaces on public health, as well as make a contribution to the field of mental health, urban design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and management.
PB  - Belgrade : Faculty of Architecture
C3  - Global village - shelter for resilient living 2 : conference proceedings / Balkan Architectural Biennale [BAB], 21-23th of November
T1  - Impact of natural elements in urban public spaces on mental health
SP  - 37
EP  - 40
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_2104
ER  - 
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author = "Stojkovic, Marija and Vanista Lazarevic, Eva and Maric, Jelena",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The subject of the paper is the analysis of the impact of natural elements in urban public spaces on the mental health of city residents. The problem that triggered the research is the fact that the majority of the world’s population now live in metropolitan areas and the link between well-being and healthy public spaces has never been more clear. The analysis began with the hypothesis that exposure to green/blue spaces positively affects stress, changing moods, mental health, and overall well-being. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the subjective feeling, experience, and understanding of space related to the impact of being and using green and blue spaces in urban areas. Research objectives are to assess the relationship between mental health and existing nature in urban spaces, and to determine the effect natural elements in urban public spaces could have on mental well-being of citizens as a reminder for future projects. The focus was on field research, collecting, analyzing, and evaluating information and evidence of the impact of natural elements on mental health, as well as, presenting them in a systematic way. The results of this research pointed out the importance of natural elements in urban environments for citizens and established the complex relations between urban nature and mental health. These findings should help inform future research and practice on the impact of natural elements in urban spaces on public health, as well as make a contribution to the field of mental health, urban design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and management.",
publisher = "Belgrade : Faculty of Architecture",
journal = "Global village - shelter for resilient living 2 : conference proceedings / Balkan Architectural Biennale [BAB], 21-23th of November",
title = "Impact of natural elements in urban public spaces on mental health",
pages = "37-40",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_2104"
}
Stojkovic, M., Vanista Lazarevic, E.,& Maric, J.. (2023). Impact of natural elements in urban public spaces on mental health. in Global village - shelter for resilient living 2 : conference proceedings / Balkan Architectural Biennale [BAB], 21-23th of November
Belgrade : Faculty of Architecture., 37-40.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_2104
Stojkovic M, Vanista Lazarevic E, Maric J. Impact of natural elements in urban public spaces on mental health. in Global village - shelter for resilient living 2 : conference proceedings / Balkan Architectural Biennale [BAB], 21-23th of November. 2023;:37-40.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_2104 .
Stojkovic, Marija, Vanista Lazarevic, Eva, Maric, Jelena, "Impact of natural elements in urban public spaces on mental health" in Global village - shelter for resilient living 2 : conference proceedings / Balkan Architectural Biennale [BAB], 21-23th of November (2023):37-40,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_2104 .