title: The Revival of Placemaking.
abstract: Placemaking is both a philosophy and a process that brings the past alive in the present by using many disciplines to enhance the environment and meet the needs of the community, however defined by its citizens. A healthy environment is a necessary part of the process of placemaking, whether the place is a neighborhood, city, or nation. A mandate of urban designers should be to bring together many disciplines to engage in planning a healthy, inviting community. Community health nurses should be major players in this coalition. This article reviews the current thinking about placemaking and the role of the community health nurse.
authors.forename: Mary Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pascucci
mesh_terms: D004779:Environment Design; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D064691:Nurses, Community Health; D009922:Oregon; D014506:Urban Renewal