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Harvard Takes First Allston Steps, Refines Master Plans

By ksalay@pps.org on Jun 9, 2006 | 1 Comment

Harvard University’s plans for an extension of its campus in Allston took more definite shape with the selection of a site and architect for a half-million-square-foot science complex, as well as the announcement of plans for new arts and culture facilities.

PPS facilitated a Placemaking workshop with 50 Allston residents, who discussed ways the surrounding [...]

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Harvard Crimson Weighs in on Allston Plan

By stsay@pps.org on May 10, 2006 | Add Comment

The Crimson, Harvard’s student-run newspaper, calls for an Allston plan that represents the future of Harvard, not just a representation of what’s new in the design field.

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Jane Jacobs, Renowned Urban Activist, Dies at 89

By ksalay@pps.org on Apr 25, 2006 | Add Comment

Jane Jacobs, the writer and thinker who brought penetrating eyes and ingenious insight to the sidewalk ballet of her own Greenwich Village street and came up with a book that challenged and changed the way people view cities, died today in Toronto, where she lived. She was 89.

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Harvard Allston Master Plan

By pmyrick@pps.org on Apr 10, 2006 | Add Comment

Project for Public Spaces was engaged by Harvard University to apply its expertise in Placemaking to the problem of how to achieve a sense of place and an attractive, active environment at Harvard’s Allston campus. Cooper Robertson & Partners is leading the Allston Initiative Master Plan, with Gehry Partners, the Olin Partnership, and Chan, Kreiger [...]

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Upcoming PPS Training Courses

By ngrossman@pps.org on Mar 21, 2006 | Add Comment

Project for Public Spaces invites you to its popular “How to Create Successful Public Markets” workshop on May 11-12, 2006 and “How to Turn a Place Around” workshop on May 4-5, 2006 in New York City.

HOW TO CREATE SUCCESSFUL MARKETS
www.pps.org/info/ppsnews/markets_training_course

Is a two-day workshop led by our own public [...]

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Summer 2006 Internship Opportunities at PPS

By ksalay@pps.org on Mar 8, 2006 | 6 Comments

Job Openings

Summer 2006 Internship Opportunities

Cover letter and resume should be submitted by Sunday, March 12
by midnight to: Internship Coordinator, Arianna Martinez at amartinez@pps.org

The three-month internship is offered to graduate students in planning or related
fields. We seek students who are passionate about preserving vibrant existing
public spaces [...]

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Upcoming Speaking Events with Fred Kent, San Diego, CA

By ksalay@pps.org on Mar 8, 2006 | Add Comment

Fred Kent, President of PPS, is participating in two events in San Diego, CA, on March 14 and 15:

“Creating a Sense of Place,” March 14, 7:00 pm
Fred will be giving a lecture at UCSD as a part of the Helen Edison Lecture Series. For more information on the event, please visit: Continue Reading

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