- North America's Top 12 Public Squares
Shining examples that prove great public squares are not an alien idea. - The 20 Best Neighborhoods in North America
Great downtowns? Great districts? They're all here. - The World's Best Squares
Inspirational squares from Mexico to Italy to Iran. - 60 of the World's Great Places
These are the places we remember most vividly, the places where serendipitous things happen, the places we tell stories about. - What Makes a Successful Place?
Successful spaces have four key qualities. - Why Public Spaces Fail
Many public spaces today seem to be intentionally designed to be looked at but not touched. - Benefits of Places
They range from improving local economies to fostering volunteerism and a sense of community.