Figure 1.
The roadmap diagram illustrates the steps for studying the evolution of placemaking theory with a social focus. It begins with defining the aim, followed by scoping, availability of resources, and design criteria. Selection involves sifting titles and abstracts, while quality appraisal codes publications by year, author, institution, and location. Data generation extracts information into spreadsheets, and analysis uses thematic methods to regroup data, identify patterns, and synthesise overarching themes and subthemes.Integrative literature review on placemaking
Source: Authors’ own interpretation of Coughlan and Cronin (2017, p. 15); Debisette and Vessey (2010, p. 65); Jesson et al. (2011, p. 104); and MacEachen et al. (2016, p. 4).