Placemaking to build (upon) pride and participation with Carol Coletta

If you’ve spent any time in the world of placemaking, chances are you've been influenced—directly or indirectly—by the work of Carol Coletta. From her early days with the Mayors’ Institute on City Design to her leadership at the Memphis River Parks Partnership—Carol has consistently pushed cities to be more ambitious, more welcoming, and more connected.

Now, she’s entering a new chapter, helping visionary leaders and organizations navigate the future of placemaking and build the partnerships needed to make public spaces thrive. In this episode, Kate speaks with Carol about what has guided her work across decades and sectors. They explore the power of public space as a tool for building community and democracy, and what it means to lead boldly, especially when the work is hard, the resources are limited, and the stakes are high.

Resources:

Strong, Weak and Invisible Ties: A Relational Perspective on Urban Coexistience

The real strength of weak ties

How urban design fosters stronger communities with Dr. Andrew Sonta

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