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The work of Czech Greenways has been essential in preserving historic towns and landscapes


Feature Story

Finding Profit in Preservation

By Benjamin Fried

If you're ever lucky enough to take a stroll through the Czech countryside, you'll be privy to one of the great unintended benefits of Communist rule in Central Europe...full text

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Calendar of Events:

How to Turn a Place Around
July 25, New York, NY - A new one-day training course, accredited and co-sponsored by the AIA.

Public Markets as Economic Development
August 8-9, San Francisco, CA -
This course is tailored to community development organizations and others who are starting or expanding a public market.

Placemaking in the Czech Republic
August 31-September 9 - Learn placemaking skills while you tour the unforgettable scenery of Prague and the historic provinces of Bohemia and Moravia.

How to Turn a Place Around
October 24-25, New York, NY - Based on PPS's 25 years of experience in placemaking this course shows participants our unique approach to revitalization.

5th International Public Markets Conference
November 9-11, New York, NY - Essential for anyone interested in using public markets to revitalize communities.

 

Also in this issue:

Addressing Issues Improvements at the micro level are the essential yeast for rebuilding sprawl-contrary "old town" communities...

News from PPS They may not get as much attention as the Oscars (or even the Tonys), but non-profits hold awards ceremonies too...

Public Voices "As a result of a highly intellectual/specialized/fragmented society, we have a vague and confused understanding of how to create what we need..."

Media Clips "We're talking about specifics. We're asking people who know and use downtown intimately to contribute their local knowledge to help build a vision..."

 
 

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Making Places was designed and compiled by Benjamin Fried.

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