This chapter included in the book "A-Place. Linking places through networked artistic practices" provides a cross-disciplinary exploration of the concept of "place," thematically structured to establish a theoretical framework for the A-Place initiatives which are subsequently presented in the book. Some of the insights discussed here are directly manifested in the project activities conducted in various locations, involving a wide array of participants, media, and methodologies. Conversely, much of the practice-oriented work carried out throughout the project can be better understood through the theoretical insights outlined in this overview.