Placemaking as a practice
tbrelagePlace-making practices refer to the ways in which people create and define physical spaces as meaningful and significant through their everyday activities and social interactions.[1] In Ethnography, the study of these practices is often referred to as ‘ethnography as place-making,’ which involves the exploration of the cultural meanings and practices that shape the physical and social environments in which people live. This can include examining how people create and maintain social boundaries, how they express their identities and values through the built environment,[2] and how they negotiate power and control over the spaces they inhabit.
This place in Gröpelingen is made a place through the interaction of the people tending to the urban gardening project.
Pink 2008, 178ff.
See: urbanization
Pink 2008, 190.
Ochsner: What kinds of infrastructure and technology does this organization use?
margauxfOchsner is using a digital platform developed by Unite US to expand and improve community health throughout Louisiana, in partnership with CVS Health and Humana. The platform is used by insurance companies’ care managers and provider teams to coordinate social services for patients. The Louisiana Unite US more than doubled following the outbreak of COVID-19 (Unite US, 2020).
Unite US. “CVS Health, Humana, Ochsner Health, and Unite Us Join Forces.” 2020. Uniteus.Com. November 18, 2020. https://uniteus.com/press/unite-louisiana-healthcare/.
What kinds of infrastructure and technology does this organization use?
margauxfAccording to the Louisiana State Auditor, LDEQ relies on paper reporting:
“DEQ relies on coordination of paper-based systems among several divisions. Information is often walked from department to department and entered into its data system, Advantage RM, or scanned into a separate system for documentation. According to DEQ management, they are working on drafting regulations for electronic reporting so that facilities would not be required to physically mail in the numerous reports they are required to submit, and DEQ staff will not be responsible for scanning in each one as they currently do for self-monitoring reports. Electronic methods of delivery within the department and with the facilities they regulate may decrease the time spent on regulation activities for all divisions within DEQ.” (Louisiana Legislative Auditor 2021, 19)
“Additional data issues exist, including accuracy and completeness, which limit the ability of DEQ management to use Advantage RM to monitor performance and compliance with required activities. DEQ management does not currently have reports that can readily identify how much it has assessed in penalties and what penalties are outstanding or have been paid. DEQ could not easily provide us this information. Not tracking penalty assessments and payments increases the risk that unpaid penalties may go unnoticed. Furthermore, according to DEQ staff, there are only a few employees that have the knowledge to pull reports from Advantage RM. “ (Louisiana Legislative Auditor 2021, 19)
Louisiana Legislative Auditor. 2021. “Monitoring and Enforcement of Air Quality. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.” https://app2.lla.state.la.us/publicreports.nsf/0/bbc259a7e7a73cfa8625713b002c8e7b/$file/00001572.pdf?openelement&.7773098.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckThe Nuestra Casa San Mateo County has its website and social media accounts on various platforms including; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Additionally, supporters can sign up to receive updates via newsletter directly to their email inbox.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckThis organization utilizes its website and social media to disseminate information, share updates on its work, and engage with the public community.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckThe CCV has a physical office location in the Imperial Empire. Additionally, they actively update their website and have accounts on the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The CCV also has an email newsletter and can use its online website to contact them directly.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckCCAEJ has physical office space in Riverside, California, and this serves as the hub for the organization's staff, volunteers, and community members. The office is equipped with standard office infrastructure but also has ample space for meeting rooms as community space for events and gatherings. Regarding technology, CCAEJ uses various tools and platforms to support its outreach, communications, and advocacy efforts. These include social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and email and SMS messaging services for communicating with members and supporters.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckThe EHC has physical offices in San Diego, National City, Barrio Logan, and the Tijuana Border. This is where the organization's staff and board conduct most of their administrative work and is also a location the community can use to mobilize their collective strategies and tactics. The organization also utilizes various forms of social media, including its website, videos, and accounts on multiple platforms, including; Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Additionally, you can sign up for their newsletter to be one of the first to receive updates on how and when to get involved!