ABSTRACT
A sense of place exists when residents have a permanent sense of belonging to somewhere of value. This value can be identified with a neighbourhood or even with a component of a neighbourhood that works and, most importantly, is esteemed by residents. If we accept that a sense of place has importance, obvious questions are: how large or small must a scheme be if it is to create a sense of place, what components or characteristics are essential, and what can new buildings contribute to an existing place, either to reinforce what is there already, or to provide the vital ingredient that cements together a neighbourhood for the first time?
