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Mixing with the Kool Crowd

The glowing reviews of Rem Koolhaas's Seattle Public Library suggest that architecture critics have forgotten how to judge public spaces. PPS presents a plan to remind them how it's done...

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Also in this Issue:

An Open Letter to the New York Times
PPS offers some thoughts on how Herbert Muschamp's replacement can push the boundaries of architecture and make a contribution to richer public life everywhere.

Former Utne Editor Joins PPS
Jay Walljasper describes how it is that he became a placemaker in "Town Square," a continuation of his column from Utne that will appear in Making Places.

News from PPS
In Croatia, PPS and our local partners receive a national award, as placemaking takes off across the border in Serbia.

Park Talk
The Trust for Public Land investigates park equity. Plus, Parks in the News: Opening up a new waterfront for New York, America's greenest city, and more.

Shame on You!
Breaking down the Bilbao: A graphic look at why Frank Gehry's buildings fail as public spaces.

The Place Poll
Tell us what you think of the latest batch of nominations from Great Public Spaces.

Public Voices
Readers respond to last month's Paris City Commentary.


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