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So much future potential. Photo: Ed Yourdon via Flickr.

The Streets and Squares of Cairo Should Belong to Its People

By Sarah Goodyear on Sep 26, 2011 | 2 Comments
The Egyptian revolution has created new possibilities for the positive role of public space in the nation's capital.
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The children of Kibera make soccer balls from waste. Photo: Digital Democracy via Flickr.

A Soccer Field Brings Hope to a Kenyan Slum

By Sarah Goodyear on Sep 23, 2011 | 4 Comments
We talk a lot here at PPS about the power of place in improving people's lives. Here's a story that illuminates that power beautifully.
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Place Audit workshop in Bogota Colombia, photo by Ethan Kent, 2007

Digital Placemaking – Authentic Civic Engagement

By Daniel Latorre on Sep 22, 2011 | 17 Comments
It's the integration of social media into Placemaking practices, which are community-centered, and encouraging public participation, collaboration, and transparency.
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Register Now for Fall Trainings at PPS

By Project for Public Spaces on Sep 21, 2011 | 2 Comments
Our "How to Turn a Place Around," "Placemaking: Making It Happen," and "Streets as Places" workshops are coming this fall. Maybe you should be there.
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Project for Public Spaces Is Moving!

By Project for Public Spaces on Sep 20, 2011 | 3 Comments
We've got a great new office on Lafayette Street!
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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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The Atlantic Interviews Fred Kent

By Project for Public Spaces on Sep 16, 2011 | 5 Comments
"Placemaking is profoundly different from the normal design process. We say, 'When you focus on place, you do everything differently.'"
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The next generation of Bulgarians is ready for change.

Placemaking Takes Off in Sofia, Bulgaria

By Elena Madison on Sep 15, 2011 | Add Comment
PPS's Elena Madison reports that in her hometown of Sofia, people are ready to make a better city for themselves -- an authentically Bulgarian great place.
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David Byrne made a stylish appearance at the kickoff event.

Bike Share Is Coming to New York City!

By Sarah Goodyear on Sep 14, 2011 | 9 Comments
New York City announced its long-awaited bike share program today, and it’s going to be huge. It could change the way people see the city.
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A variety of Canada Day activities brought the crowds out to Mississauga's brand-new Celebration Square this summer. Photo: ammiiirrrr via Flickr

Mississauga Considers a Permanently Car-Free Celebration Square

By Sarah Goodyear on Sep 12, 2011 | Add Comment
The people of Mississauga like their new city square so much, they're talking about keeping cars out of it for good.
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A promenade in Discovery Green. Flickr photo by erion.shehaj

Discovery Green Economic Impact Study

By Megan MacIver on Aug 9, 2011 | Add Comment

PPS’ Discovery Green Economic Impact Study

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Entire families came by bike to the park. The park looked much bigger full of people.

The Power of Food Trucks to Calm a “Turf War”

By Megan MacIver on Aug 2, 2011 | 18 Comments
“If you want to seed a place with activity, put out food. Food attracts people who attract more people.” William H. Whyte
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