Unit 1: Knowing your place

In this unit, you will begin exploring and understanding your place by reflecting on what it currently looks like, the people connected to it, and the changes you would like to see. Through Portia’s story, you will learn about place-making, community involvement, and how people can work together to improve shared spaces.

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

• Understand what “place-making” means 
• Reflect on the current condition of your place 
• Identify who is connected to and involved in your place 
• Develop a vision for how you would like your place to change 
• Explore ways to involve others in improving your place 

This course is for anyone interested in learning more about their community and how they can help create healthier, greener, and more welcoming places.

Here is a little bit of information about how the course will work:

• The course consists of 7 units, each including videos, printable PDFs of the notes from the videos, and an assignment. The assignments are designed to help you test your understanding and apply what you have learned.
• As you complete the assignments, note any areas of uncertainty and revisit the relevant lessons to improve your understanding, this is an effective way to learn.