Our urban environments are increasingly being outfitted with various forms of digital media,
such as electronic billboards, public displays and interactive lighting. While their deployment
is commonly motivated by commercial and functional objectives, the impact on the urban
fabric is often neglected. However, as public displays become situated in their environment
and content becomes hyperlocal, they contribute to the place-making process and become a
medium for local communication and information. In this article, we build upon an analysis of …