Creating Public Multi-use Destinations

In the competitive global economy, great cities are becoming defined more and more by great multi-use destinations—lively, user-friendly squares, waterfronts, commercial streets, markets, or a combination of all of these.  Placemaking provides cities an effective way to define their vision around creating or enhancing these destinations.


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How to Transform a Waterfront

13 steps to great destinations.

Winter Cities Show Cold Weather Can Be Cool

No need to retreat indoors–great public spaces draw people 12 months a year.

Granville Island: One of the World’s Great Places

In the heart of Vancouver, this lively mix of arts, parks, and markets leads off our new hall of fame for great neighborhoods and districts.


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Discovery Green
Houston, TX
(2005-2008)

Campus Martius
Detroit, MI
(1999-2001)

Granville Island
Vancouver, Canada
(2007)

CRA/LA Placemaking Academy
Los Angeles, CA
(2009)