Feature Story:

The Pantheon of Placemakers

PPS's new "Placemaker Profiles" highlight individuals who have captured our imagination about creating great places in every community. Each profile is a virtual portal to a trove of valuable information...

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Also in this Issue:

Park Talk
Get the latest updates on the next Great Parks/Great Cities conference, to be held in London, July 10-13.

Editorial: Fear, Isolation, and Public Space
Fred Kent reflects on the way fear affects our public spaces and how we use them.

Mass Transit, or Mass Marketing?
Scenic America shows why there should be limits on advertising in the subway.

Shame on You!
Want to make a dangerous intersection safer? Here's how not to do it.

News from PPS
Jay Walljasper joins the PPS team as we prepare for "The Year of the Place."

Coming Soon:

Paris City Commentary
Paris is a laboratory for learning about all types of public spaces, both good and bad. Find out what lessons every city and town can draw from this celebrated city--coming soon from PPS.