About PPS

Project for Public Spaces is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities. Founded in 1975, PPS embraces the insights of William (Holly) Whyte, a pioneer in understanding the way people use public spaces. Today, PPS has become an internationally recognized center for best-practices, information, and resources about Placemaking.

• Who We Are Placemaking is a group effort - learn more about our interdisciplinary staff.

• Our Mission About our work in Placemaking.
• PPS Brochure Download today and learn how PPS can help your community.
• Our Office Where we are and how to get here.
• Board of Directors PPS leadership.
• Jobs & Internships Opportunities for those passionate about Placemaking.
• Member Organizations Organizations that have pledged their support to PPS.
• 30 Years of Placemaking Trace PPS's development with this timeline of our first 30 years.
• PPS's Greatest Hits, Volume 1 Read about our most influential accomplishments since our founding in 1975.

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