The latest issue on "place" out of Australia advises that placemaking is a way to integrate all nations, especially through the cultural dynamism that comes with new citizens and as cities grow (in fact, Australia takes more migrants than the USA or New Zealand). Other trends are covered on Places, Leaders, Practice, Renewal and Events of note, Play within cities will be explored on, 22-23 Nvember 2019; hosted by the Centre for Creative and Cultural Research, University of Canberra.