Start Date
09/24/2025
End Date
09/25/2026
Description
This course describes the function of furniture in effective placemaking projects. The use of color, proxemics, modularity, and site analysis contributes to the success of these spaces, whether temporary or permanent.
Location
Toronto, ON
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Urban Planning & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
Explain the concept of placemaking as an act of care and its implications for community well-being.
Discuss how thoughtful design can nurture a sense of connection, belonging, and emotional safety.
Explore the transformative role of color, modularity, and contextual awareness in shaping meaningful spaces.
Reflect on and propose design approaches that make people feel seen, valued, and cared for in shared environments.
Instructors
Dan Delongchamp, Kayla Murgo, John Patterson, Emmanuelle Bourlier, Emily Neuenschwander
Course Codes
Provider
Vestre, Inc.