Summary: This episode of Place Matters is a discussion with Sarah Marder, producer and co-director of The Genius of a Place, a feature-length documentary she's making together with OLO Creative Farm, an Italian production company. Their film-in-the-making examines how Cortona, Italy is trying to keep its "soul" intact while adapting to the pressures of tourism and development after the popularity of bestselling book then Hollywood film "Under the Tuscan Sun". The filmmakers see Cortona as a symbol for many communities around the world struggling to find a balance between development and conservation. They intend for The Genius of a Place, upon completion, to serve as a tool to spark reflection and discussion in other places facing similar pressures. "Place Matters" with Dr. Katherine Loflin is the weekly radio show dedicated to exploring the people, news and developments in the rapidly growing field of "placemaking." Dr. Katherine Loflin is an expert in placemaking, philanthropy, community practice, civic engagement and program evaluation. Dr. Katherine Loflin on facebook Tweets about placemaking Loflin Consulting Solutions website
