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Call for Cities: Co-Host the Next International Public Markets Conferenc
We’re looking for the next city to co-host the 13th International Public Markets Conference in 2027! Join us for an Info Session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 12pm ET, to learn more about the Call for Cities process.
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Call for Cities: Co-Host the Next International Public Markets Conferenc
We’re looking for the next city to co-host the 13th International Public Markets Conference in 2027! Join us for an Info Session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 12pm ET, to learn more about the Call for Cities process.
Register for the info session today!
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The 5th International Placemaking Week
The 5th International Placemaking Week will take place in Detroit, Michigan, USA, June 24-26, 2026!
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The 5th International Placemaking Week
The 5th International Placemaking Week will take place in Detroit, Michigan, USA, June 24-26, 2026!
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Placemaking Funders Forum
The Placemaking Funders Forum is a community of foundations, corporate social responsibility programs, and public-sector funders dedicated to advancing community-driven public space outcomes.
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Placemaking Funders Forum
The Placemaking Funders Forum is a community of foundations, corporate social responsibility programs, and public-sector funders dedicated to advancing community-driven public space outcomes.
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Market Cities Network
The Market Cities Network is the first international forum for markets of all kinds and the people committed to their success. This initiative brings together market operators, NGOs, funders, researchers, and more to create stronger and more resilient communities.
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Market Cities Network
The Market Cities Network is the first international forum for markets of all kinds and the people committed to their success. This initiative brings together market operators, NGOs, funders, researchers, and more to create stronger and more resilient communities.
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The State of Public Space Report
Thank you to 700+ survey respondents for helping us better understand the biggest challenges and opportunities facing public spaces today.
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The State of Public Space Report
Thank you to 700+ survey respondents for helping us better understand the biggest challenges and opportunities facing public spaces today.
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2024 Impact Report
We're proud to look back on 2024 as a year we shared with you—our partner organizations, grantees, conference attendees, training and webinar participants, supporters, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of public space.
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2024 Impact Report
We're proud to look back on 2024 as a year we shared with you—our partner organizations, grantees, conference attendees, training and webinar participants, supporters, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of public space.
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How to Turn a Place Around
A Placemaking Handbook: Now available for purchase through Indiebound.org, in support of your local bookstore, and internationally through Amazon.
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How to Turn a Place Around
A Placemaking Handbook: Now available for purchase through Indiebound.org, in support of your local bookstore, and internationally through Amazon.
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