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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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On Main Street in Burlington, VT, the town where Front Porch Forum launched.

The Front Porch Forum: A Modern Community Message Board

By Project for Public Spaces on Jul 21, 2011 | 3 Comments
PCJ editor Wayne Senville reflects on the ways a new electronic bulletin board launched in northwestern Vermont is strengthening neighborhood ties and serving as a Placemaking catalyst.
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A marketplace in Cairo.

Safer Cities for Women and Girls through a Place-based Approach

By Cynthia Nikitin on Jul 20, 2011 | 2 Comments
Placemaking dispatches from Cairo at the 2011 UN Women Designing Safe Cities with Women and Girls Stakeholder Planning Meeting
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Politician Answers Job Creation Question with Placemaking

By Ethan Kent on Jul 18, 2011 | 1 Comment
"If job creation can be spurred by municipal government, that phenomenon will be driven by the ability of the city to build public spaces where people want to live, work, shop and invest. This exercise is called 'placemaking.'"
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Mark Gorton

Join Mark Gorton and Ethan Kent for “Fixing the Great Mistake” Today in NYC

By Project for Public Spaces on Jul 12, 2011 | Add Comment
Gorton questions why we have allowed automobiles to transform our streets from vibrant spaces full of play, human interaction and commerce into dangerous, stress-inducing thoroughfares.
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Visitors say "The People's Place feels like a place to live"

“The People’s Place:” How Placemaking Can Build Today’s Best Libraries

By Megan MacIver on Jun 30, 2011 | 4 Comments
For all those who feared the rise of the Internet would mean the fall of the library here is a story of hope.
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A Placemaking revolution is afoot in Seoul, Korea

Can Placemaking Save the Soul of Seoul?

By Cynthia Nikitin on Jun 26, 2011 | 4 Comments
The Kimchi of place: I think a placemaking revolution is afoot in Korea.
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Mississauga's new Celebration Square

Mississauga Opens “Celebration Square”

By Megan MacIver on Jun 23, 2011 | 2 Comments
The Square is the first step in creating a great destination that shows off the best of Mississauga and draws residents to enjoy their city center.
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