Creative placemaking involves collaboration between public, private, and non-profit sectors to leverage a community’s arts and cultural assets for physical improvements, enhancing community identity and vitality. Option A (creative placemaking) matches this description. The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under “Areas of Practice,” defines creative placemaking as “a process that partners with multiple sectors to use arts and culture for community development and physical improvements.” Option B (public realm activation) focuses on activating public spaces but not specifically through arts. Option C (design charrette) is a participatory design process, not necessarily arts-focused. Option D (scenario planning) is a strategic tool, not a development process. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) states, “Creative placemaking uses arts and culture through multi-sector partnerships to create physical improvements,” supporting option A.