Example Place Listing

This section of a place listing provides a clear, structured overview of a location, explaining why it is notable and what others can learn or gain from it. Unlike other listings, which focus on problems or solutions, this type is meant to showcase a place that offers value, innovation, or inspiration.

A strong place listing should:

• Clearly introduce the location and its significance (e.g., historical, cultural, environmental, economic).
• Explain what makes it unique or noteworthy (e.g., innovations, sustainability, policies, achievements).
• Provide real-world insights or takeaways (e.g., what others can learn or replicate).
• Encourage exploration, study, or adaptation of its practices elsewhere.

For example, if the place being highlighted is Copenhagen, Denmark, the listing would cover:

• What the place is: A global leader in green urban planning and sustainability.
• Why it matters: Copenhagen has successfully implemented policies that reduce emissions, promote cycling, and create a high quality of life.
• Key features: Car-free zones, renewable energy use, smart urban planning, and water conservation.
• Who should take interest: City planners, environmentalists, policymakers, and urban developers.

This listing serves as an informative and inspirational showcase, helping people understand and appreciate what makes certain locations stand out as models of success.

🌍 Why This Matters Now

This section explains why highlighting this place is important today and what others can learn from it. It should:

• Highlight key achievements or milestones related to the place.
• Explain how it addresses modern challenges or needs.
• Showcase why this place serves as an example for others to follow.

For example, in a place listing about Copenhagen’s green policies, this section might highlight:

• It is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most sustainable cities.
• Over 40% of its population commutes by bicycle, reducing emissions.
• The city plans to become carbon-neutral by 2025.

🚨 If other cities do not take similar action, we risk:

• Worsening urban pollution and unlivable city conditions.
• Increased reliance on fossil fuels instead of clean energy.
• A decline in public health due to poor air quality and infrastructure.

By outlining why this location’s practices should be recognised and possibly replicated, this section ensures that the place listing serves as a resource for learning and innovation.

🚀 Future State & Expected Outcomes

This section describes what success looks like if more places adopt similar strategies or learn from the highlighted location. It should:

• Explain how this place’s model can benefit other communities.
• Describe the potential outcomes of replicating or adapting its practices.
• Provide a clear call to action—what people can do next.

For example, in the Copenhagen listing, this section might describe:

• Short-term goal: Raise awareness about the city’s environmental policies and urban success.
• Long-term impact: Inspire cities worldwide to integrate more sustainable urban planning models.
• Tangible outcome: Increased adoption of bike-friendly cities, clean energy policies, and improved public spaces.
• Call to action: Visit Copenhagen, study its policies, implement similar initiatives in other cities.

💡 Only share what you need to get your message across, so that you attract like-minded individuals and organisations who can learn from, or want to visit this location.