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How Granville Island Came to Be

By Lino Siracusa on Sep 11, 2012 | 2 Comments

This is a guest post by the authors of the People+Place blog.

Over the years, Granville Island has received much attention from urban planners, developers, architects and Placemakers as a successful model for brownfield redevelopment. Truly successful places—those that appeal to our minds, hearts and souls—offer us a way to connect with [...]

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San Antonio Is a Popping City!

By Project for Public Spaces on Mar 5, 2012 | 1 Comment
San Antonio is putting a lot of energy into remaking its downtown as a place for people.
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The Ira Keller Fountain in Portland, Ore.: Jump right in and have a good time.

Vote for the Top 100 Public Spaces in the U.S. and Canada

By Sarah Goodyear on Sep 19, 2011 | 2 Comments
Is your city’s best place on the list yet? This is your chance to get it on the map.
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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Central Market Hall (Budapest, Hungary)

By Tom Peyton on Sep 23, 2009 | Add Comment

What: A gorgeous, covered market that dates to the turn of the 20th century and is a focal point for city life.

Why it Works: The spectacular building has been lovingly renovated and sits in all its glory just steps from the Danube on the Pest side, at the foot of the Liberty [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACE: Ver-o-peso Market (Belem, Para, Brazil)

By Tom Peyton on Sep 9, 2009 | 1 Comment

What: A permanent market on the Amazon River with over 2000 tents.

Why it Works: The Ver-o-peso market is amazing market located on the Amazon River. It is on a very large-scale with more than 2000 tents. It is a historical site, and was recently renewed. Located in the city centre, on the [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Esplanade Park (Helsinki, Finland)

By Tom Peyton on Sep 2, 2009 | Add Comment

What: A boulevard-like park in the city centre.

Why it Works: Esplanade Park in the centre of Helsinki consists of two active streets – Northern and Southern Esplanade – and a longitudinal, boulevard-like park between them. The park is built on east-west direction, so the sun shines nicely on the park throughout the [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Dane County Farmers Market (Madison, WI)

By Tom Peyton on Aug 26, 2009 | 1 Comment

What: Situated in the heart of Madison, a market whose fame extends well beyond the city.

Why it Works: On Saturdays this market surrounds the Capitol Square. The vendors are friendly Wisconsin growers. On Wednesdays the market is on a street that runs from the Square to the Monona Terrace. The Capitol Square [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Asafra Beach (Alexandria, Egypt)

By Tom Peyton on Aug 19, 2009 | 1 Comment

What: Egyptians say “Alexandria is Asafra”: the beach that runs parallel to the city’s main street.

Why it Works: Asafra is a long beach that is shaped in waves so that as you are walking, the road appears to end; yet you are surprised to see another wave still ahead of you. You [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Buchanan Street (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)

By Tom Peyton on Aug 12, 2009 | Add Comment

What: Scotland’s principal shopping street, and the heart of Glasgow.

Why it Works: Buchanan Street has been Glasgow’s premier street for the past two centuries and is an integral part of the fabric of Glasgow’s historic city centre. With its richly ornamented Victorian and Edwardian commercial buildings as a backdrop, Buchanan Street is [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Mission Dolores Park (San Francisco, CA)

By Tom Peyton on Aug 5, 2009 | 2 Comments

What: A public park known for its views.

Why it Works: Mission Dolores Park is a beautiful eight-square block park nestled on a hillside with broad sweeping views of downtown San Francisco and the Bay Area skyline to the northeast. Located directly in between famous Castro Street in The Castro, and Valencia Street [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Akademgorodok, Siberia (Russia)

By Tom Peyton on Jul 29, 2009 | 1 Comment

What: A pedestrian-oriented, academic oasis in the midst of the vast Siberian taiga.

Why it Works: Despite the Siberian cold (and Soviet planners), Akademgorodok is a robust pedestrian community. The town is home to dozens of academic institutions and the University of Novosibirsk. What really sets this town apart from others, in terms [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Shinjuku Eki (Tokyo, Japan)

By Tom Peyton on Jul 22, 2009 | Add Comment

What: A multi-use transfer point for all main lines of mass transit in Tokyo, this station is filled with people from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day of the week.

Why it Works: The Japanese know how to use their valuable space efficiently. This is urban development at its best; you can [...]

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