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Join PPS at the First International “Waterfront Synopsis” Conference

By dkitzes on Jun 24, 2010 | 3 Comments

Join PPS on September 15-17, 2010 for “Waterfront Synopsis”, an international gathering around the topic of “Placemaking and Sustainability” on waterfronts hosted by Project for Public Spaces, Inc. (PPS) and the Nordic Urban Design Association (NUDA) in Stavanger, Norway.

The goal of the Synopsis is to [...]

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The Magic is in the Mix: Creating Great Multi-Use Destinations

By Project for Public Spaces on Jun 11, 2010 | 9 Comments
Planners, developers and city officials converged on Granville Island in Vancouver for PPS’ forum.
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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: 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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PPS Workshop Inspires Bold Action in Blind River

By Craig Raphael on Jun 17, 2009 | Add Comment

Contributed by Mandy Johnson

On May 14th, Cynthia Nikitin of PPS keynoted the Ontarians Walking Now workshop in Blind River, Ontario. Shortly after the workshop, the Blind River attendees put together a plan to make a beautiful but desolate beach in a central part of the town one of ten great [...]

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Market Tour Spotlight: Little Market with Big Taste

By Brian Geraghty on May 7, 2009 | Add Comment

The Frutivale Public Market was recently redeveloped due to lapses made by developers and local government who originally decided not to include community input when planning the original design. The current incarnation seems somewhat empty and fledgling, apparently due to the weak status of the economy during the market’s beginnings. When I stepped [...]

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Places in the News: April 28, 2009

By jchao on Apr 28, 2009 | Add Comment

The latest in urban planning, placemaking and citizen action:

The Environmental Defense Fund’s Reinventing Transit highlights a new generation of innovative public transit. [EDF.org] In the greater Toronto area, the Tower Renewal Project looks to transform post-war, high-rise, concrete towers with sustainable, suburban development. [Worldchanging] A bill recently passed by New York’s state [...]
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Community Placemakers: Newell Nussbaumer and Buffalo Rising

By joshkent on Apr 13, 2009 | 4 Comments

Back in the summer of 2008, Rochester native Alan Oberst contributed an article to Buffalo Rising – a local news format blog — that analyzed both Hertel and Elmwood Avenues using PPS’ Ten Qualities of a Great Street.

The city, which has been struggling with population loss and economic [...]

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Places in the News: February 9, 2009

By Brian Geraghty on Feb 9, 2009 | 1 Comment

The latest in urban planning, placemaking and citizen action:

California study identifies key to safe cities and safe roads. [New Urban News] NY Times says that markets are great for the economy! [New York Times] Arizona is set to close five state parks in order to cut spending. [Arizona [...]
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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Circular Quay (Sydney, Australia)

By Craig Raphael on Jan 21, 2009 | 1 Comment

What: A downtown waterfront with restaurants, shops, sightseeing and plenty of pedestrian space.

Why it Works:

One end of the Quay connects to Jorn Utzon’s famed Sydney Opera House, and the other with The Rocks, an area that constitutes Sydney’s historic “original village.” The eastern end of the promenade leads into the Royal Botanic Gardens [...]

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Winter Cities: Happy December in Ljubljana, Slovenia

By Ethan Kent on Jan 9, 2009 | 2 Comments

Temperatures average below freezing during the darkest month of the year in Slovenia.  However, the country’s public spaces are overflowing thanks to a government program called “Happy December,” designed to infuse life into downtowns.

Several concerts take place each day in [...]

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GREAT PUBLIC SPACES: Brooklyn Heights Promenade (Brooklyn, NY)

By Brian Geraghty on Dec 17, 2008 | 2 Comments

What: A promenade extending about five blocks from Remsen St to Orange St along the East River.

Why it Works:

This exclusively pedestrian walkway offers majestic views of downtown Manhattan, the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. Lined with flowerbeds, playgrounds, and two rows of benches, the park is a favorite destination for joggers, walkers [...]

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