Best Street Photography of 2005

Dancing through the streets in Buenos Aires' San Telmo neighborhood.

Striking images of great places (and a few not-so-great) captured by PPS staff around the world.

All you need to turn a mediocre street, park, market, downtown or city into a great place are a few simple things: enthusiasm, dedication, and willingness to truly listen to the people who live, work and visit there. Oh yes, and a camera.

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Tip #2: Always be alert.

PPS shutterbugs share some tricks of the trade.

A tribute to Toni Sachs Pfeiffer.

People today are crying out for lively gathering places where civic life flourishes and different cultures can mix, places that heal social isolation. Any community that wants to discover the rewards of public life can make a square its centerpiece. PPS shows why great squares are not just for tourists to admire -- they belong right in our backyards.

Public markets are on the upswing today because people are naturally drawn to the agreeable mix of both social and commercial activity that any good market offers. Now, the next generation of markets is emerging as a viable alternative to conventional development projects like convention centers or big-box retail.

The stories in this newsletter chronicle the first wave of a revolution in how we approach transportation and public space. PPS is showing the way forward, helping communities realize a different vision of what transportation can be.

The secret of every thriving neighborhood's success is the small steps citizens take to enliven their local streets, parks, and other public spaces. PPS's new Great Cities Initiative applies this grassroots energy to the broader mission of improving entire cities and regions.

People everywhere are searching for ways local parks can better serve their neighborhoods. See how PPS's Placemaking approach can transform parks into important community gathering spaces.