Taming The Wilds: Tactical Urbanism and Creative Placemaking in the Revitalisation of a Nature Reserve in Johannesburg, South Africa

• Autorzy: James J. Gregory
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The use of tactical urbanism and creative placemaking in the revitalisation of public space has received growing research interest. In Johannesburg, there is evidence of these approaches in the revitalisation of Th e Wilds, a nature reserve located near the inner-city. The Wilds experienced neglect and decline due to increased crime. By the mid-2010s, an artist championed the bottom-up revitalisation of Th e Wilds through routine maintenance, the introduction of public art, and events to encourage engagement with the space. This study draws on personal communication and semi-structured interviews with key informants and utilises netnography. It was found that the use of public art and social media resulted in an increase in visitor numbers and volunteers who assisted in the maintenance, restoration and engagement with the space. The use of tactical urbanism and creative placemaking, however, has brought volunteers into conflict with the city over the usage and co-management of The Wilds.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

PL

Geografia; Rozwój; Urbanistyka; Rewitalizacja miasta

EN

Geography; Development; Urban studies; City revitalization

• Czasopismo: Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series
• Rocznik: 2023
• Numer: No. 60
• Strony: 33-45

Twórcy

autor

James J. Gregory

• North West University Mafikeng Campus

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DOI

10.12775/bgss-2023-0014