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Tactical Urbanism | 5 characteristics by Charles Marohn

Tactical Urbanism is a pattern that features the following five characteristics:

A deliberate, phased approach to instigating change;
The offering of local solutions for local planning challenges;
Short-term commitment and realistic expectations;
Low-risks, with a possibly a high reward; and
The development of social capital between citizens and the building of organizational capacity between public-private institutions, non-profits, and their constituents.

The Tactical Urbanism approach is all about people intervening in their blocks and neighborhoods to experiment in building stronger towns. While it can be a touch counterculture at times, it is also quite pragmatic. Interventions are typically low scale and low budget, creating a low-stakes model for broader future change. Where local governments embrace the approach, a flood of positive interventions can occur on a limited budget.

Tactical Urbanism by Charles Marohn

Source: strongtowns.org