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PPS Studies Anchorage’s Market

By ksalay@pps.org on Sep 19, 2006 | Add Comment

An extensive study conducted by Project for Public Spaces of Anchorage’s popular weekend open market concludes that it works well in its present location, but should grow to interact more with the rest of the downtown area.

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PPS Developing Open Space Plan for Tempe, AZ

By ksalay@pps.org on Sep 18, 2006 | Add Comment

As buildings inch upward and outward in Tempe, AZ, Project for Public Spaces, is devising a way for the city to preserve the areas in between – making sure there are pockets of shade and places to linger for residents, tourists and employees.

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Imagining a New Square in Downtown Pittsburgh

By ksalay@pps.org on Sep 14, 2006 | 1 Comment

PPS held a community workshop to kick-off a process to revitalize Pittsburgh’s Downtown Market Square.

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Mississauga’s City Centre Concept Plan Ready for Public Viewing

By ksalay@pps.org on Sep 14, 2006 | Add Comment

“After months of public consultation, the City of Mississauga is unveiling its vision for the revitalization of public spaces in and around downtown Mississauga, with particular focus on new parks and public spaces in the City Centre.

The City has been working with Project for Public Spaces (PPS) — a non-profit organization which specializes in [...]

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Plans In Motion To Create a Vision for Pittsburgh’s Market Square

By ksalay@pps.org on Sep 13, 2006 | Add Comment

“One of the goals of new Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is to make Market Square marketable, an effort that was sent in motion by late Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O’Connor.

On Tuesday night, members of Ravenstahl’s administration, along with the non-profit group Project For Public Spaces, listened to suggestions on how to spruce up Market Square [...]

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The Emerging Culture of Place

By ksalay@pps.org on Sep 6, 2006 | Add Comment

In an era when cities and towns are changing rapidly, public spaces are the key to reviving civic engagement.  Fred Kent and Benjamin Fried look at how one city is making it happen, in the September 2006 issue of Municipal World.

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Austin’s Republic Square

By ksalay@pps.org on Sep 5, 2006 | Add Comment

“What makes or breaks an urban park like Downtown’s Republic Square Park is how well it’s used by people.”

PPS will be involved in the programming and design for Republic Square, to help ensure that this historic downtown park is a place for people.

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A Step Forward for the Elmira Promenade

By ksalay@pps.org on Aug 30, 2006 | Add Comment

Project for Public Spaces worked with community members in Elmira, NY, to gather ideas for rejuvenating a section of railroad viaduct and creating an identifiable gateway for the city. The city has submitted an application for federal funding for the project.

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PPS Study Recommends an Open-air Public Market for Covington, KY

By ksalay@pps.org on Aug 18, 2006 | Add Comment

A report by Project for Public Spaces recommended that Covington, KY, build an open-air public market to anchor its planned Times-Star Commons project.

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Upcoming Screening of Contested Streets: Breaking New York City Gridlock

By ksalay@pps.org on Aug 17, 2006 | 2 Comments

Contested Streets Screening

A free public screening will take place on Saturday, August 26th at Solar 1 in Stuyvesant Cove Park (E. 23rd Street and the East River) as part of their Solar Powered Film Series.

At 8 pm there will be a panel discussion about NYC’s traffic problem and what groups around the [...]

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Making Community Places in Del Mar, CA: A Message from the Mayor

By ksalay@pps.org on Aug 14, 2006 | Add Comment

Crystal Crawford, mayor of Del Mar, CA, attended a presentation given by Fred Kent, President of Project for Public Spaces, and writes this of the experience:

“I was totally impressed by his presentation and struck by the possibilities for Del Mar.  I sat captivated by Mr. Kent’s description of what creates wonderful public spaces while [...]

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The Art of Placemaking: A Conversation with Fred Kent

By ksalay@pps.org on Aug 9, 2006 | Add Comment

An interview with Fred Kent, President and founder of PPS, on what it means to create a great place and why the concept of Placemaking has gone international.

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